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Exploring Drug Tiers and Formulary Exceptions
Your insurer’s drug list of covered drugs, known as a formulary, is the first step when working to save costs on your medications. This piece discusses the basics of how drug formularies are organized and what to do to request that they reconsider your costs for a particular medication based on your medical needs.
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Patient Advocate Foundation programs and services will remain fully operational. In response to the evolving impact of COVID-19 on the nation and our community, Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) established key priorities to guide our response…
This article describes that sometimes it's not much fun trying to get answers out of your insurance company. Typically, each time you call, you speak with a different customer service representative and you may get…
This article provides a list of health terms that are important to know as you navigate the healthcare insurance industry, you may run into terms that are confusing but important to know.
This article discusses that there are many life events that cause people to switch their healthcare coverage. No matter the reason, it’s always a good idea to pay close attention to the details of a…
In this article you will learn that one of the biggest healthcare barriers patients hit can be navigating the details of their prescription drug coverage options. If you know that you’ll need prescription drug coverage,…
This article discusses common insurance challenges that may happen when you're trying to access your medications.
Offers some useful tips to remember when the Medicare Open Enrollment Period comes around and it's time to select a new insurance plan.
This article briefly describes several sources of health insurance that a person might look to when obtaining coverage.