First Script

First Script is a benefit management system designed exclusively for workers’ compensation.
First Script is a voluntary program which represents a new benefit for USDA injured workers that provides a more efficient way to obtain prescriptions, durable medical equipment (DME) and medical imaging for their work-related injuries.
First Script provides a nationwide network of pharmacies as well as a mail order program.
In addition to over 6,000 DME and Medical Imaging Providers Prescription Process – Initial Injury
Employee experiences traumatic injury – obtains prescription from doctor
Employee takes prescription and First Script CA-1 Form distributed to employee by their Supervisor to retail pharmacy in First Script’s net work
First Fill – no out of pocket costs for the injured employee, First Script Pays the pharmacy directly
Claim accepted by OWCP- First Script bills DOL electronically
Claim denied by OWCP - First Script absorbs the cost

Employee experiences traumatic injury – obtains prescription from doctor for Durable Medical Equipment and/or Medical Imaging
Employee calls First Script’s help desk to coordinate delivery of Durable Medical Equipment and/or to schedule Medical Imaging Tests

First Fill – no out of pocket costs for the injured employee, First Script pays the provider directly

Information received will identify the three closest pharmacies to the injured worker based on their address
In addition to the First Script Help Desk number for scheduling the injured workers’ DME and Medical Imaging needs

Injured worker takes their prescription benefit card to their local pharmacy and their work-related prescriptions are processed by First Script
Injured worker calls the First Script help desk to schedule their DME and Medical Imaging needs