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NYC_SKP

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2. Hard to say, neither of you are doctors, and you say the doctor selected the cheaper prescription.

Reply to iamthebandfanman (Original post)

Wed Nov 27, 2013, 11:48 AM

Nov 2013

I don't see the problem.

Probably, the doctor selected a generic version of the more costly brand, or they selected an alternative medication with the same medicinal value.

Why the fuss?

And, AFAIK, ACA will not change this; not every brand of every drug will be covered by plans-- there is no such coverage requirement in ACA.

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So what you are saying is that the insurance company is essentially overriding the Doctor? lostincalifornia Nov 2013 #1

Hard to say, neither of you are doctors, and you say the doctor selected the cheaper prescription. NYC_SKP Nov 2013 #2

because the dr had prescribed a different iamthebandfanman Nov 2013 #5

The doctor DID make the decision, she or he selected a different drug with same purpose. NYC_SKP Nov 2013 #7

It's called a formulary list. Chan790 Nov 2013 #13

If the Doctor recommends a specific drug and the plan won't cover it your friend can appeal PoliticAverse Nov 2013 #3

Some ADHD meds are ridiculously expensive. lumberjack_jeff Nov 2013 #4

I'd research the two drugs and appeal if there is a compelling reason to use the more expensive one. Hoyt Nov 2013 #6

The first one the doctor picked? That doc could be getting swag from that company. Lex Nov 2013 #8

ADD is WAY OVERDIAGOSED. She needs to parent her kid right, limit fat and sugar, and teach her kid RBInMaine Nov 2013 #9

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2013 #11

we won't know for a while (years) alc Nov 2013 #10

this has nothing to do with the ACA etherealtruth Nov 2013 #12