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In reply to the discussion: I'm PISSED!!..need a little help from the smart folks here... [View all]I'm sick and tired of people dumping on Obama first. If that's where they reflexively go, then they're getting their information from Pox Noise and various media wannabes, or from the limbaugh/breitbart clones.
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You sign up for a year and can't change anything, but they can change any services at any time.
SharonAnn
May 2013
#65
It's because the insurance company's think "single payer" is on the horizon.
xtraxritical
May 2013
#72
No answer, but thanks to Obamacare you have no choice but to remain their customer
Demo_Chris
May 2013
#3
((hugs)) one_voice after all that -- that you need to respond to this bullpuckey...
Raine1967
May 2013
#112
Sweet, a mindreader! That's one seriously awesome gift! Use your powers for good.
Demo_Chris
May 2013
#68
I'm afraid I don't understand how the health care reform either initiated this particular problem...
LanternWaste
May 2013
#82
Not all generics are created equal. One made me really, really sick. Now, every year...
Hekate
May 2013
#86
Also, the extended release formula stays on patent while the rest of the med goes generic
Hekate
May 2013
#96
UHC should be facing RICO charges for this, which is one of thousdands of examples.
Scuba
May 2013
#8
GEHA does the same thing with Medscripts...why must things be so difficult?nt
FLyellowdog
May 2013
#17
Was this for Walgreen's? Didn't they drop a number of health insurance prescription plans recently?
randome
May 2013
#25
I don't know how smart I am, but this is kind of my field, so I'll try to help.
Aristus
May 2013
#28
Ask your insurance company if you can use Express Script. They are pretty good. They
southernyankeebelle
May 2013
#31
Really? I have never had a problem with them. I have been using them over a year now.
southernyankeebelle
May 2013
#79
I've used Express Scripts/Medco for years now and have nothing but praise for their service.
Nay
May 2013
#97
I haven't heard of Medco. Do they handle everyone? I know Tricare handles retired military families
southernyankeebelle
May 2013
#99
I started out with Medco, but ExpressScripts bought Medco and now they are the same. nt
Nay
May 2013
#102
This certainly may be true -- it does seem that they have kept all the same Medco processes,
Nay
May 2013
#109
I'm on the Pfizer Connection-to-Care program to receive free Lyrica to treat neuropathy.
TexasTowelie
May 2013
#39
it costs money to notify you, money that would be better spent by rich people. you've made
HiPointDem
May 2013
#40
This is a very simplistic answer but I had trouble once and had to switch to a different
snappyturtle
May 2013
#42
If you are that sensitive to any particular drug you should check before you go to the pharmacy.
dkf
May 2013
#84
I went through similar aggravations with my insurance a few years ago when I had a lot medical issues
Glimmer of Hope
May 2013
#89
I checked the formulary and your Lyrica is non-preferred and yes, has a specialty pharmacy only
TheKentuckian
May 2013
#92