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MD IPA (fed plan) - HCG trigger not covered under plan
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Anonymous
| Has this happened to anyone -- Novarel (HCG trigger shot) not covered under the plan? The generic isn't covered either. I've left a message with Shady grove for an alternative. |
Anonymous
| Sorry I don't have answer -but I just signed up wtih MDIPA during open enrollment (knowing IVF is happening in 2010). Would you mind sharing how much it costs without insurance? |
Anonymous
CVS quoted $130/vial... 3 vials needed for IUI cycle. |
Anonymous
| Wow -I remembered paying around $40 for my trigger when I did IUI with CFA in 2008 (my insurance wouldn't cover it). Yikes -I really hope you can find an alternative. |
Anonymous
| Have you tried some of the fertility pharmacies? Sometimes they offer better prices on fertility meds. |
Anonymous
Thanks for the suggestion - do you have any recommendations? |
Anonymous
http://www.essexrx.com/ I used Professional Pharmacy in Maryland. At the time (2008), they had the best prices on the drugs I needed. I was also pleased with the customer service. |
Anonymous
| Freedom Fertility Pharmacy. They have been fantastic. 800-660-4283. I think they are one of the biggest. |
Anonymous
| I **think** that MDIPA only covers injectable drugs for IVF cycles and not for IUI - they covered my hcG trigger for my IVF cycles but i think I remember reading in their materials that they only cover injectable meds for IVF, which seems pretty crazy... |
Anonymous
It does seem crazy since the IUI cycle, including meds, was approved.... I'm just glad I didn't wait until the last minute to fill the prescription! |
Anonymous
13:16 poster here: I just looked up the MDIPA benefits brochure and it does say that they cover Clomid for IUI cycles and injectable meds for covered IVF cycles - it doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me, though. |
Anonymous
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I think Freedom pharmacy is a lot cheaper than CVS. I use Medco - you could try them also.
My insurance requires me to do mail order through Medco, and on my insurance co. website there is a database of all the drugs with comparison pricing for mail order pharmacies v. retail, and retail is MUCH more expensive. I'm sure you can get it for less through a mail order pharmacy. Medco has rush delivery and everything is packed in a styrofoam cooler with ice packs if it is a medication that needs refrigeration. I used Ovidrel 250mcg trigger shot for my IUI cycle; maybe that's another option. |
Anonymous
OP here. Thanks for the responses. I'm going with Professional Pharmacy -- paying 1/2 of what CVS quoted and they're familiar with Shady Grove. |
Anonymous
| I only paid $50 for my NOVAREL and i do have the MD IPA fed plan..I got it from Prosperity Pharmacy in Fairfax, VA..they specialize in fertility.. |
Anonymous
| Where is Professional Pharmacy located? And does anyone know how much Follistim and Ovidrel cost with them? I am with Optimum Choice and just found out they don't cover injectibles with an IUI. |