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Most of my meds are totally covered with no deductibles. However the 3 meds i take for PD costs me. The time released Copadopa-Levadopa 25/100 are subject to deductible as is the Seligiline. I also take immediate release co/lev 25/100 that I really like. My ins. Co (humana) won't pay for it at all.
I'm not a happy camper.

June 8
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Thank you

June 9
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My husband's meds are mostly covered and free, except for Entacapone which is about $27/month. When we renew insurance in December, I always list all his meds on the Medicare site to see which Part D insurer is the least expensive when you include the cost of the drugs. It changes almost every year. He currently has a Humana Part D policy and Aetna Medigap along with traditional Medicare.

June 9
MyParkinsonsTeam

That sounds genuinely frustrating β€” and you're definitely not alone in feeling that way. Many MyParkinsonsTeam members have shared similar struggles with insurance coverage for Parkinson's medications.

Here are a few practical steps that may help:

- Go directly to the drug manufacturer β€” many offer copay assistance Show Full Answer

That sounds genuinely frustrating β€” and you're definitely not alone in feeling that way. Many MyParkinsonsTeam members have shared similar struggles with insurance coverage for Parkinson's medications.

Here are a few practical steps that may help:

- Go directly to the drug manufacturer β€” many offer copay assistance programs or patient support programs, especially for brand-name medications
- Ask your doctor or neurologist about generic alternatives that may be covered differently under your plan
- Request an itemized explanation of benefits (EOB) from Humana to understand exactly why certain medications are excluded
- Check if a prior authorization from your neurologist could help get the immediate-release carbidopa/levodopa covered It's also worth contacting the Parkinson's Foundation helpline or APDA (American Parkinson Disease Association) β€” they often have resources and advocates who can help navigate insurance issues specifically for Parkinson's medications.

Don't ignore the billing side either β€” errors are surprisingly common, and pushing back on coverage decisions sometimes works. You deserve proper coverage! πŸ’ͺ

June 8

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