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How to help patients with prior authorization

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In many cases, you can demystify this confusing part of getting prescriptions filled. Prior authorization is an insurance process in which healthcare providers must obtain approval from a patient’s insurance company before administering certain medications, treatments, or procedures. What is prior authorization?

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Is Mounjaro covered by Medicaid?

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At first glance, Mounjaro might look pretty pricey, but its out-of-pocket costs can vary drastically based on insurance coverage, discounts, pharmacy location, and more. Without help from a health insurance plan, Medicare Part D, or Medicaid, the drug’s list price is $1,069.08 per 30-day supply (a pack of four pens).