FREE AND DISCOUNTED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR VETERANSPrescription Discount Card Program
The Prescription Discount Card Program is offered by the National Association of Counties and is administered by Caremark. There is no cost for participating, and the only requirements are that you obtain a Prescription Discount Card, present it to the pharmacists at the time of purchase, and use it at participating pharmacies and drug stores. Residents of Currituck, Dare, and many other North Carolina counties can obtain their card on-line at: http://www.rxprintacard.biz/naco/default.aspx. Unfortunately, it appears the neither Hyde nor Tyrell counties participate at this time. Residents of non-participating counties may wish to bring this program to the attention of their respective county officials as there is no cost to the county, provided they are members of the National Association of Counties. Once you have printed your card, you next need to locate a participating pharmacy or drug store. There are many of them throughout our local area—from Moyock to Hatteras. To locate one, use the participating pharmacy location tool at: https://www.caremark.com/wps/myportal/LOCAL_PHARMACY You then place your order with the pharmacist and show them your Prescription Discount Card. That's it. Your savings is immediate and your purchase price will reflect the program's discount. Dare County Transportation Program Those needing transportation in Dare County should be aware that the Dare County Transportation System provides public transportation in Dare County Monday through Friday as well as out-of-county medical transportation on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Out-of-county transportation services is provided to the the following medical/hospital areas in North Carolina and Virginia: Elizabeth City; Edenton; Greenville; Chapel Hill and Duke; Chesapeake; Norfolk; Virginia Beach; Portsmouth; Newport News; Suffolk, and; the nearest Veterans’ hospital in Hampton.
All vehicles are equipped with cell phone and riders will be given a calling card when exiting so they may call the van when ready for return trips. For safety reasons, drivers may assist riders while boarding and exiting the county's vehicles. However, should a rider needs further assistance, the rider is responsible to have someone accompany them inside the residence, and/or have someone accompany them while riding the county's vehicle. Transportation is not available on weekends or holidays observed by Dare County employees. These holidays are: New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King’s birthday; Good Friday; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veterans Day; Thanksgiving (two days), and; and Christmas (three days). Although this service has been free to residents in the past, as of mid-January 2011 a one-way fare of $3.00 will be charged for in-county trips while the one-way fare for out-of-county trips is $7.00. Remember that you must make your reservations at least one day in advance. To make your reservations, contact the Dare County Reservations and Information Line at: 252-475-5640. Discounted Products and Services to Veterans and Members of the Military Below is a list of businesses that offer discounts on products and services to members of the military and veterans. Please remember that these discounts are offered at a national level, and some may not apply to the specific establishments in our area since some of them may be franchises. Always ask though when you are patronizing these establishments and be prepared to offer a valid military, dependents, retiree, or Veteran's Administration identification card. Restaurants:
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The
first program worthy of mention is the Prescription
Discount Card Program. This program provides
discounted prescription medications to all residents of
participating counties, with an average savings of 24-percent.
Dare County Transportation System vans are operated
by grants from the North Carolina Department of
Transportation and funds from Dare County, and may not
operate in competition with private transportation such
as taxi (same-day or immediate service).
Therefore, a one day notice for transportation is
required to prepare a daily schedule for curb to curb
service. 
