Sue Hartigan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
Hi Ron:
There is a list in Newsweek regarding just what you are saying:
Health plans cover some "quality of life" treatments, but they often
impose limits. Some typical policies:
1. Accutaine: Acne medication. Most HMO's cover it, but special
approval is often required. COST: about $5 for a 20 mg capsule.
2. Caverject: Injectable impotence drug. Usually covered, but a
medical review and prior approval are needed. COST: about $18 for a
10-meg injection kit.
3. Clomid: Fertility drug. Not covered unless your employer buys a
benefit-rich insurance package; other infertility treatments may be
covered. COST: about $8.50 for a 50-mg tablet.
4. Meridia: Diet drug. Not usually covered. If the patient's obesity
is life-threatening, doctors can successfully appeal. COST: about $3
for a 10-mg capsule.
5. Muse: Penile suppository for impotence. Usually covered, but a
medical review and prior approval are required. COST: about $1.50 for a
1-mg tablet.
6. Proscar: Treatment for benign prostate enlargement. Same drug as
Propecia, but with a different name and a lower price. Covered for this
use. COST: about $2 for a 5-mg tablet.
7. Protropin: Recombinant growth hormone for short children.
Considered a medical procedure, not a pharmaceutical benefit. Coverage
depends on benefits package. COST: $210 for a 5-mg vial.
8. Prozac: Antidepressant. Usually covered. COST: about 42.50 for a
20-mg capsule.
9. Retin-A: Topical skin rejuvinator. Covered for acne but not for
wrinkles. Some HMO's flag prescriptions to women over 35 to verify
they're using it as authorized. COST: about $1.50 for one does of the
cream.
I know for a fact that HMO's will not cover the anti smoking pill
either.
I still wish I had stock in Pfizer.
Sue
> >Hi Bill:
> >
> >The stock I wish I had bought is in the company who came up with the
> >Viagra. Now there is where the money is. <BG>
> >
> >Sue
>
> The "Pfizer Riser". Their stock doubled in one month. Research is underway
> to see how Viagra may help women...something in the realm of lubrication.
> Some feminists think that the double standard is really at work here. Many
> insurance companies are paying for Viagra, but some of the same companies
> still refuse to pay for contraception. I personally think that it is the
> anti-choice people that keep insurance companies from paying for
> contraceptives, as many incorrectly consider these to be abortifacients.
> Ron
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