Oxygen Therapy Access
Your physician might prescribe supplemental oxygen to maintain recommended oxygen levels as part of your PH treatment plan.
Treatment Access
People with pulmonary hypertension deserve prompt, affordable access to treatments their PH specialists prescribe.
Insurance companies sometimes don’t cover expensive pulmonary hypertension treatments. It’s important to advocate for your needs and be persistent when you encounter treatment barriers. Explore your options to troubleshoot problems.
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- Avoid Prescription Refill Delays
It’s important for people with pulmonary hypertension to avoid medication disruptions. Follow these tips to avoid refill delays.
- Brand vs. Generic PH Drugs
Learn about factors that can influence your decision to take a brand-name pulmonary hypertension medication or a generic version.
- Copay Accumulators and Maximizers
Your insurance company might shift some health care costs to you through a practice known as a copay accumulator.
Do you need prior approval from your health plan before it will pay for a treatment? Learn how health insurance companies control costs by limiting access to expensive care.
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