The frequency with which 7 of the largest Medicare Advantage plans impose step therapy protocols in their Part B drug coverage decisions varies substantially. Objectives: First, to examine 7 large ...

Have you ever gone to pick up a new prescription medication, only to be told your insurance plan won’t cover it until you try a different medication first? This requirement is an insurance limit known ...

Step therapy protocols should be nationally recognized and always based on clinical guidelines developed by independent medical experts to ensure they are safe for patients. States should establish ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Despite a mounting number of state-level laws enacted to protect vulnerable patients against step therapy ...