Find out why the drug was denied.
Ask your insurance provider for an exception or ask your doctor to request one for you.
If you’re insured through work, contact your company’s human resources department for guidance.
Reach out to the drug maker’s patient assistance program.
Try step therapy, which involves first using other, less expensive medicines. If those don't work, your doctor can ask your insurer to cover the more expensive drug.
File an appeal if your insurer continues to deny your request.
Ask your doctor for free samples of the medicine.
Ask your doctor to prescribe a drug that’s covered by your plan.
Investigate discount drug options at chains such as CVS, Target, Walgreen’s, and Wal-Mart.
Contact your state’s consumer assistance program.
