Posted by samenewme on November 23, 2002, at 17:59:57
In reply to Re: Will insurance cover Lexapro(escitalopram) ? , posted by Atlrunner2002 on November 22, 2002, at 5:42:51
> > > He compared it to Claritin and Clarinex. He said the insurance companies won't pay for it.
> > > I've read up alot on this and I don't believe him as far as the ME TOO is concerned, but I do wonder about insurance. I thought it didn't matter until Celexa became generic.
> > > Bonnie
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> Since my doctor was kind enough to give me 2 months of samples, I just had my Lexapro filled for the first time. My insurance company considered it "non-formulary," so I paid $50 for it. It could be worse; the pharmacist told me that without any coverage it would have been $79.95. Maybe your insurance company will at least pay part of it.
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>My insurance paid for it. Call the company for the most current information, and ask if they'll cover it on appeal. My doctor called a pharmacist he deals with, and when the pharmacist said it had been a month since he'd had it rejected, my doctor started prescribing it.
Some insurance companies are strict about their formularies. Others are strict but will make exceptions if your doctor will jump through the hoops. Good luck!
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