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Anthem Blue Cross has Harvoni
Prior Authorization form here. Similar to Solvaldi.
http://www.anthem.com/provider/noapplication/f0/s0/t0/pw_e225443.pdf?na=pharminfo
http://www.anthem.com/provider/noapplication/f0/s0/t0/pw_e225443.pdf?na=pharminfo
I think the chat was about Harvoni (sofosbuvir/ledipasvir) which was recently approved and can be prescribed for 24 weeks -for hcv cirrhosis.
I was told that since S & O where off label they will approve only 12 weeks not the 24 weeks. That was BCBS of N/C.
That's right, I forgot one incident when my husband had a one-time seizure and the kaiser hospital neurologist opinion did not go over very well with us so we asked for a second opinion and the 2nd neuro dr was worse! We asked a friend who was a kaiser nurse what to do? She said always ask for a third opinion, what? We did and they gave us the best Neurologist in the department. 3 X's must be the charm at kaiser!
Ask 3 times ? Good idea, as 2 times has not been enough at times. I'll have to try that, I did not know about the complaint line. Thanks so much***
Anytime, you go girl and enjoy Harvoni - what an amazing pill. When I was on tx it felt like I was pregnant again with taste renewal explosion. Even after EOT craving different foods and cooking like never before still much increased energy and appetite. I feel like I'm getting more food nutrition absorbtion now. I go to yoga and my feet and legs don't cramp anymore after waking up from sleep. If you ever have to ask for a second opinion referral, be very specific "you want to see a hepatolgist at UCSF" preferably Dr.Terrault. Good luck and let us know***much love
Sunru gave you great advice. Just remember that Kaiser has a complaint line that if you call has to give you an answer to your question in 24 hours.
I have called and gotten service right away. Kaiser seems to not do anything till you ask at least 3 times. They do provide excellent care when you finally get their attention. This part of the process is very frustrating.
Best to you and getting treatment very soon.
I have called and gotten service right away. Kaiser seems to not do anything till you ask at least 3 times. They do provide excellent care when you finally get their attention. This part of the process is very frustrating.
Best to you and getting treatment very soon.
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