Can’t get a prescription renewed? Here’s how to cope with prior authorizations

(By Sarah Boden for NPR)

A woman with multiple sclerosis wanted to be able to walk up the stairs without losing her balance. Her doctor prescribed medicine that helped, but then insurance approval for the drug expired. “Why do I need a prior authorization for something that I am already prior authorized to take? If my doctor says that they want me on a medication, why does my insurance have another say in that?” Continue reading here…

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