Ipi (Yervoy) and Insurance Companies

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    • March 25, 2011 at 2:47 pm
    killmel
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      Hi All,

      As we all anticipate that Ipi (Yervoy) will be approved by the FDA with days, perhaps even today, does anyone have a opinion as to how long insurance companies take to determine if the new approved FDA drug will be a drug that the insurance company will pay for.

      I am not on IPI now, but I am concerned, if my doctor prescribes IPI, how long it will take for my insurance co, Blue Shield, to determine if it is a drug that will be covered under PPO benefits?

      Thanks for your reply.

      Wendy

      Hi All,

      As we all anticipate that Ipi (Yervoy) will be approved by the FDA with days, perhaps even today, does anyone have a opinion as to how long insurance companies take to determine if the new approved FDA drug will be a drug that the insurance company will pay for.

      I am not on IPI now, but I am concerned, if my doctor prescribes IPI, how long it will take for my insurance co, Blue Shield, to determine if it is a drug that will be covered under PPO benefits?

      Thanks for your reply.

      Wendy

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