Adderall not covered by GEHA in 2023?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When 10-25% of kids need drugs to get through the school day, it's time to stop drugging the kids and change the school day. And rethink our expectations of kids. Why is the US the only country that medicates children for ADHD as a first step?

Mind your own business and stop telling parents what's best for their children.

I give one of my kids Adderall. All kids are all of our business. Not yours, but everyone who cares about our children, our future.

[Anonymous]

Maybe the company will offer a program to buy directly from them. I do this for Synthroid because my insurance company insists that I get the useless generic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When 10-25% of kids need drugs to get through the school day, it's time to stop drugging the kids and change the school day. And rethink our expectations of kids. Why is the US the only country that medicates children for ADHD as a first step?

My kids need it to get through life not just school. What do you suggest I change oh wise one? Their brains?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:United healthcare still covers Concerta- just checked the prescription list for 2023.

Adderal is requiring prior authorization. I never got a notice that they would stop covering it. I would left them at open season. I really really dislike insurance companies

UHC still covers it both generic and brand name. No prior authorization. I pay $35/month for brand and $0 for generic. When I can find it that is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When 10-25% of kids need drugs to get through the school day, it's time to stop drugging the kids and change the school day. And rethink our expectations of kids. Why is the US the only country that medicates children for ADHD as a first step?

Mind your own business and stop telling parents what's best for their children.

I read the PP's post as a critique of our school systems and culture. I agree with the critique. School systems could step up and make changes. Unfortunately they won't, due to cost and convenience.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When 10-25% of kids need drugs to get through the school day, it's time to stop drugging the kids and change the school day. And rethink our expectations of kids. Why is the US the only country that medicates children for ADHD as a first step?

My kids need it to get through life not just school. What do you suggest I change oh wise one? Their brains?

You are choosing to change their brains - rather than changing your expectations.

When 10-25% or more of kids are medicated, everyone loses sight of appropriate expectations and interactions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When 10-25% of kids need drugs to get through the school day, it's time to stop drugging the kids and change the school day. And rethink our expectations of kids. Why is the US the only country that medicates children for ADHD as a first step?

My kids need it to get through life not just school. What do you suggest I change oh wise one? Their brains?

You are choosing to change their brains - rather than changing your expectations.

When 10-25% or more of kids are medicated, everyone loses sight of appropriate expectations and interactions.

You go ahead and get working on that.