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18. Almost all (if not all) inusrance cos. with Rx will automatically change from brand name to generic

Reply to Mountain Mule (Original post)

Wed Mar 8, 2017, 02:13 PM

Mar 2017

when it becomes available. If the generic doesn't work for you have the doc write it "dispense as written" to get back to the brand name. The brand name is more expensive of course, which is why they just auto change to generic when they can.

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I was talking to a friend today and she told me [View all] Mountain Mule Mar 2017 OP

As far as formulary, they can change it at any time. But you're locked in for a year. SharonAnn Mar 2017 #1

Ask your doctor's office to do it. They do it all the time and the doc just has to say ok. hedda_foil Mar 2017 #2

I've had it happen but Mountain Mule Mar 2017 #8

That's awful. I am so sorry, M.M. hedda_foil Mar 2017 #14

It seems that a lot of companies are using ACA as an excuse to roll out crappy plans. cos dem Mar 2017 #3

That wouldn't be United Unhealthy Care, would it? pangaia Mar 2017 #4

BINGO! Mountain Mule Mar 2017 #7

AARP has been selling United Unhealthycare forever. They must make a MINT off it. pangaia Mar 2017 #15

File that appeal. Usually it's a formality. It happened to me once. Persistence pays off. KittyWampus Mar 2017 #5

The truth is jazzcat23 Mar 2017 #6

I am so sorry you had to go thru that! Mountain Mule Mar 2017 #9

Yep, that's where Trumpacre care is headed. Hope a few GOP senators have the gumption to vote agains iluvtennis Mar 2017 #10

I am starting to wonder if United Healthcare was given a headsup about the date range Turn CO Blue Mar 2017 #11

United Unhealthycare is one of the shitstains of the insurance 'industry.' pangaia Mar 2017 #16

There is possibly an option this year to go Turn CO Blue Mar 2017 #17

One of Ryan's problems is he is a fake christian... pangaia Mar 2017 #21

I wonder about that myself Mountain Mule Mar 2017 #19

ACA marketplace insurers have to have plans ready in April DeminPennswoods Mar 2017 #12

Are the healthcare costs going to rise for every one OnDoutside Mar 2017 #13

Almost all (if not all) inusrance cos. with Rx will automatically change from brand name to generic Liberal In Texas Mar 2017 #18

True - it's a common bait and switch Mountain Mule Mar 2017 #20