Denied on prior authorisation twice, approved on the third attempt after a peer-to-peer, and the only thing that changed was who was doing the talking.
What I am after is what actually works on a prior-authorisation denial, as opposed to the list of things that sound like they should work.
Tell me what I have not thought of.
MounjBrad said:Denied on prior authorisation twice, approved on the third attempt after a peer-to-peer, and the only thing that changed was who was doing the…
My insurance denied my PA related to cost and coverage. Has anyone successfully appealed? I'm considering going compounded instead.
Dr.BariatricHTX said:My insurance denied my PA related to cost and coverage.
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Same pattern here, and in the same order.
From the other side of the consultation, briefly.
Telehealth prescriber review for cost and coverage: I've used 2 different telehealth platforms to get my GLP-1 prescription. Comparison:
| Feature | Platform A | Platform B | Platform C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Consult | $60 | $90 | $0 |
| Monthly Follow-up | $40 | Included | $60 |
| Prescription Speed | Same day | 24-48 hours | Same day |
| Lab Monitoring | Required | Optional | Required |
I settled on the one that required labs — it shows they care about safety, not just prescribing volume.