New Yorkers earning too much to qualify for Medicaid and too young to receive Medicare may sign up now for a discount prescription drug card.
 
The state discount card will also provide lower cost prescriptions to disabled New Yorkers of all ages.

Gov. David Paterson says Monday the card will cut generic drug costs by 60 percent and brand-name prescriptions by 30 percent.

Applications are available at pharmacies and community organizations, online at http://nyprescriptionsaver.fhsc.com, or by a toll-free number: 800-788-6917. Cards will be effective April 1.

Workers are eligible if they’re 50 to 64 years old and making up to $35,000 a year, or married with household income of $50,000.

(Source: CBS News)