As health care providers, we owe it to our patients to make sure they are getting the most out of their insurance--especially when it comes to necessary medications. Here's a great article on how to get those pesky insurance companies to cough up the birth control that your female patients (and you, if you're a woman) are entitled to. Ironically, it's an article by the unfortunately named "Jezebel" website, nevertheless, it is great information.
http://jezebel.com/how-to-actually-get-your-free-birth-control-1686612111
Here is the crux of the article:
"The pressure I felt to switch seemed especially unjust given this aspect of the law: While women can be charged a copay for brand name drugs when an equivalent generic is available, this Department of Labor FAQ explains, "if, however, a generic version is not available, or would not be medically appropriate for the patient" as determined by her doctor, "then a plan or issuer must provide coverage for the brand name drug … without cost-sharing.""
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