Below is information you may want to consider if you he insurance and receive Entyvio.
Prior authorization: If you he insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers Entyvio. This means the company and your doctor will discuss Entyvio in regard to your treatment. The insurance company will then determine whether the medication is covered. If a drug requires prior authorization, but you start treatment without prior approval, you could pay the full cost of the medication. You can ask your insurance company whether Entyvio requires prior authorization.
Type of insurance coverage: Entyvio may be given by your doctor or another healthcare professional. If you he insurance, the price of your Entyvio doses may be billed through your primary health insurance instead of the prescription drug portion of your insurance. This depends on your insurance coverage and where you receive your Entyvio doses, such as at your doctor’s office, an infusion clinic, or a hospital. If you he questions about this process, contact your doctor or your insurance provider.
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