2018 MA and PDP Plans

[sman]

Well actually he mentioned both.

Actually he said the following in the post which you replied to:

"That is why I recommend Humana Walmart mail order for people not taking any Brand Rx's. I'm sure your agent explained this to you."

 

[Chazm]

FYI Xarelto is showing as not covered under Silver script in Medicare.gov when it is actually covered, according to SS website.

So a note to newbs, don't trust the gubment site

Just got an email from SS saying that though medicare.gov show Xarelto not covered, it Will be covered at a tier 3. It’ll be reflected on medicare not until February

 

[WCMason]

Just got an email from SS saying that though medicare.gov show Xarelto not covered, it Will be covered at a tier 3. It’ll be reflected on medicare not until February

I got that update, too. It came as a secure email, which seemed odd until I opened it. The message included the names of all of my SilverScript clients who are currently taking Xarelto so I can reach out to them with the corrected information. I've not seen that from a carrier before.

 

[sman]

I got that update, too. It came as a secure email, which seemed odd until I opened it. The message included the names of all of my SilverScript clients who are currently taking Xarelto so I can reach out to them with the corrected information. I've not seen that from a carrier before.

I got the secure email too. I also got a regular email saying Xarelto is being added back to the Formulary. The fact that it won't be on the plan finder until February is ridiculous. I realize carriers want us to run price lists on their websites, but it's impossible to do that with multiple carriers for hundreds of clients.

 

[Midlevel]

I didn't get an email from Silverscript. That's nice.

 

[DS4]

The message included the names of all of my SilverScript clients who are currently taking Xarelto

That is a blatant HIPPA violation

 

[russelltw]

Tangent - if you all aren't recommending the client check out the pdp smart phone app for each carrier, they are missing out.

It takes seconds to order meds with the apps. I handle my mother's with express scripts. I can reorder multiple meds in 30 seconds. If the rx has expired, they will request a new one from the doc and let you know via email when it has been approved.

If the client is tech savvy, make sure to point out the app also.

 

[kgmom219]

That is a blatant HIPPA violation

Not if it came over secure email.

The presumption is that we already have the drug lists in place. Plus, I get these all the time for group PDL changes.

BTW...Kroger is winning. Across the board. If you aren't using Kroger as a pharmacy choice, you might want to start.

 

[somarco]

WINNING!



Speaking of winning, have I been missing the "view all months" button on the medicare.gov drug cost page? Just noticed it a few days ago. I am afraid to ask, but how long has that option been there?

 

[DS4]

The fact that it won't be on the plan finder until February is ridiculous.

If I remember correctly, Medicare.gov only updates formularies a few times per year.