Everyone hates pulling up to the pharmacy, waiting in a long line, and still not leaving with what they came for. Unfortunately, this has become the reality for many seniors or others who rely on prescription drugs day to day. For someone like me who relies on blood pressure medication, a 90-day refill is normal. It makes sense for something you have to take every day, sometimes multiple times a day. In fact, my insurance won’t always cover a smaller amount. However, pharmacies and insurers have quietly shifted refill rules (seemingly overnight).
This is in response to new Medicare Part D cost-sharing structures, rising drug prices, and tighter utilization controls. The result is a system where patients must navigate more restrictions, more denials, and more hoops just to get the medications they’ve taken for years.
Here’s what you need to know about how you may be affected and what you can do to avoid delays. Continue reading
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