MRG
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We use a local small local pharmacy. Close to home, convenient, never crowded.
Well my first refills of existing meds under my new ACA policy went through fine. Second batch there's a problem with my $5.00 generic cluster headache medicine. Pharmacist calls DR. says it's no longer covered. I agree to try something else, even though I know that it's never worked before. As I expected no help for headaches.
Checking on BCBS website says its covered. I call and speak with someone, yes it's covered $5.00 copay. I call pharmacy explained what they needed to do, please fill my prescription.
Couple hours later the pharmacist calls me and admits there's no problem with my insurance coverage. Her problem is the reimbursement from the insurance company is too low, she lost money last month, and will not refill scrip. Says she doesn't want to lose our business. Told her to send it to Walmart. As bad as I hate going to Walmart, I'm not going to be lied to. When next refills come due, guess I'll be moving them too.
Bottom line we tend to trust pharmacists, there's at least one thats a bold a$$ liar. Be careful don't believe everything your told.
MRG
Well my first refills of existing meds under my new ACA policy went through fine. Second batch there's a problem with my $5.00 generic cluster headache medicine. Pharmacist calls DR. says it's no longer covered. I agree to try something else, even though I know that it's never worked before. As I expected no help for headaches.
Checking on BCBS website says its covered. I call and speak with someone, yes it's covered $5.00 copay. I call pharmacy explained what they needed to do, please fill my prescription.
Couple hours later the pharmacist calls me and admits there's no problem with my insurance coverage. Her problem is the reimbursement from the insurance company is too low, she lost money last month, and will not refill scrip. Says she doesn't want to lose our business. Told her to send it to Walmart. As bad as I hate going to Walmart, I'm not going to be lied to. When next refills come due, guess I'll be moving them too.
Bottom line we tend to trust pharmacists, there's at least one thats a bold a$$ liar. Be careful don't believe everything your told.
MRG