Harvoni not approved

[flyinlynn]

Hi all

Just called express scripts automated line. My request for Harvoni was not approved. Stayed on the line to speak with a representative. The woman reading me the denial could not pronounce any of the med names even had to sound out how to say peg interferon.

Waiting on my denial letter and appeal from my doctors office.

Dang
Lynn

[flyinlynn]

Penn

You are fine.

They said annual household less than 100K we are just a bit over. But 24 weeks of Harvoni would still approach 2 years gross income.

And who can write a check for 2 years pay?

[penn1023]

Do you know what the income level is? Can you own a condo? We had total income last year of 58 thousand and this year it will be 28 thousand.

[hepcandme]

well, at least you have the cavalry on your side!

It's tragic to give someone that kind of news via email

When I relapsed, my doc sent me an email that began

"Greetings! Hope you are well. Unfortunately..."

Where's the compassion in an email?

Didn't mean to discount the hubby. But if you want a pick me up, go to the SPCA and just play with the puppies for a bit

Always cheers me right up

[flyinlynn]

I thought that is through support path. I have called them and you need to qualify based on income. If your income exceeds the limit I do not believe you can qualify but I will look into it thanks

Lynn

[Magnum]

Trey this:

Gilead's Harvoni Support Path program are going to GIVE a full course of Harvoni for FREE! To top off the good news, there is zero co-pay.

Call their headquarters:  650-574-3000

[flyinlynn]

Wow thanks for the link about Sovaldi relapse I have been looking for that kind of info.

My insurance is BCBS Express Scripts is my prescription drug insurance provider.

Have talked to Gilead they have an upper limit to provide meds for free but they can make exceptions. The woman I spoke with is running it past the higher ups if it might be possible. But still have to exhaust appeals with express scripts. I am still waiting on the official denial letter mailed on Tuesday from Express Scripts. Last I heard my doctor will be appealing starting yesterday.

Thanks again for the info about the trial

Best to you
Lynn