Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 42040

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Insurance co-pay problem

Posted by CynthiaMai on August 2, 2000, at 18:22:10

We have client who have been getting prescriptions from their psychiatrists for newer medications (Luvox, Zyprexa) and unfortunately their insurance companies will not cover the expense (sometimes $500 per month or more). In addition, because they are new there is no generic version. Does anyone know any way to circumvent this problem?

Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Insurance co-pay problem

Posted by stjames on August 2, 2000, at 18:37:42

In reply to Insurance co-pay problem, posted by CynthiaMai on August 2, 2000, at 18:22:10

> We have client who have been getting prescriptions from their psychiatrists for newer medications (Luvox, Zyprexa) and unfortunately their insurance companies will not cover the expense (sometimes $500 per month or more). In addition, because they are new there is no generic version. Does anyone know any way to circumvent this problem?
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James here....

1) ask hmo to allow non-formulary meds, I do this
Has to be done on a med by med, patient by patient basis.

2) speak to drug reps or www.themedicineprogram.com for reduced price meds

james

Re: Insurance co-pay problem

Posted by shar on August 2, 2000, at 22:14:37

In reply to Re: Insurance co-pay problem, posted by stjames on August 2, 2000, at 18:37:42

Most drug manufacturers have programs to provide drugs to clients in need. You can contact the individual mfgs. as well as the site St. James mentioned.

Good luck.
Shar

> > We have client who have been getting prescriptions from their psychiatrists for newer medications (Luvox, Zyprexa) and unfortunately their insurance companies will not cover the expense (sometimes $500 per month or more). In addition, because they are new there is no generic version. Does anyone know any way to circumvent this problem?
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> 1) ask hmo to allow non-formulary meds, I do this
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> 2) speak to drug reps or www.themedicineprogram.com for reduced price meds
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> james

Re: Insurance co-pay problem » shar

Posted by cakes on August 3, 2000, at 9:52:46

In reply to Re: Insurance co-pay problem, posted by shar on August 2, 2000, at 22:14:37

> Most drug manufacturers have programs to provide drugs to clients in need. You can contact the individual mfgs. as well as the site St. James mentioned.
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> Good luck.
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> > > We have client who have been getting prescriptions from their psychiatrists for newer medications (Luvox, Zyprexa) and unfortunately their insurance companies will not cover the expense (sometimes $500 per month or more). In addition, because they are new there is no generic version. Does anyone know any way to circumvent this problem?
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> > 1) ask hmo to allow non-formulary meds, I do this
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> > 2) speak to drug reps or www.themedicineprogram.com for reduced price meds
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> > james

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James and Shar,

This is good to know. Thanks. Cakes

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