Optum Rx State Health Benefits Prescription Plan

Optum Rx is the pharmacy benefit manager for the State of New Jersey SHBP Prescription Drug Program.

Optum Rx is a full-service pharmacy benefit provider with a broad network of retail, chain, and independent pharmacies, a mail service pharmacy, and Optum Specialty Pharmacy.

All plan deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums are based on the calendar year.

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Get Your Flu Shot

You can use your Optum Rx prescription benefits to get your flu shot - with no copay.

Just visit any in-network pharmacy and show your Optum Rx ID card at the time of service. You can schedule your visit online or walk in. It's that easy.

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Download the Optum Rx Mobile App

The Optum Rx mobile app helps members manage pharmacy benefits without walking into a pharmacy. Compare drug prices, view all your medications, and transfer eligible medications to home delivery. Users can also refill their home delivery prescriptions, check order status, set up automatic refills, and more.

Other features include:

View member ID card
Resolve home delivery order holds
Manage account information

Scan the code to download the Optum Mobile App on your device.

Manage Medications Online

The Optum Rx website and app are fast, easy and secure ways to get the information you need to make the most of your pharmacy benefit.

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Discover Medication Savings

Personalized, clear, and easy ways to save you money on medications. Preview the price you’d pay for a drug, plus see the expected savings amount.

Learn How You Can Save (PDF) >

Generic Medications

Pay for the medication, not the name. Generic drugs are safe and effective, plus they cost less than their brand-name counterparts.

Generic Medications (PDF) >

Optum Specialty Pharmacy

Specialty Medications (PDF) >

Home Delivery Medications

Medications Delivered to Your Doorstep (PDF) >

Temperature Sensitive Medications (PDF) >

Frequently Asked Questions

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While this site is a tool to answer most of your questions, full details of the plan are contained in the Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs), which govern each plan’s operation. Whenever an interpretation of a plan benefit is necessary, the actual plan document will be used.