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This document is used to request a coverage determination for prescription drugs under Medicare, allowing enrollees or their representatives to seek exceptions or prior authorization for specific

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How to fill out REQUEST FOR MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE DETERMINATION

1. Obtain the REQUEST FOR MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE DETERMINATION form from the Medicare website or your plan's provider.
2. Fill out your personal information including your name, Medicare number, and contact information.
3. Indicate the name of the drug for which you are requesting coverage.
4. Provide details about your medical condition and why you need this specific medication.
5. Include the prescribing physician's information and any relevant medical records or documentation.
6. Review the completed form for accuracy and completeness.
7. Submit the form to your Medicare prescription drug plan, following their specific submission guidelines.
8. Keep a copy of the submitted form and any correspondence for your records.

Who needs REQUEST FOR MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE DETERMINATION?

1. Individuals who have Medicare Part D and require specific prescription medications not automatically covered under their plan.
2. Patients looking to appeal a coverage decision for a medication that has been denied by their Medicare prescription drug plan.

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What is a coverage determination?

Prior authorization requires your doctor or provider to obtain approval from your health plan before providing health care services or prescribing prescription drugs. Without prior authorization, your health plan may not pay for your treatment or medication. (Emergency care doesn't need prior authorization.)

Is prior authorization the same as coverage determination?

Ask your pharmacy which Medicare prescription drug plans it accepts. Ask your doctor which Medicare prescription drug plans cover most of your prescriptions. Call a Medicare counselor at 1-800-434-0222. Calls to this number are free.

What is coverage determination in Medicare?

Prior authorization may also be referred to as “coverage determination,” as under Medicare Part D.

What is another name for prior authorization?

A predetermination is a courtesy, where a pre-authorization is a requirement under a plan.

How to get Medicare prescription drug coverage?

A national coverage determination (NCD) is a United States nationwide determination of whether Medicare will pay for an item or service. It is a form of utilization management and forms a medical guideline on treatment.

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What is REQUEST FOR MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE DETERMINATION?

The REQUEST FOR MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE DETERMINATION is a formal process through which beneficiaries can request coverage for specific prescription drugs under Medicare Part D that may not be included in their plan's formulary.

Who is required to file REQUEST FOR MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE DETERMINATION?

Beneficiaries enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan who wish to obtain coverage for a prescription drug that is not covered by their plan are required to file this request.

How to fill out REQUEST FOR MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE DETERMINATION?

To fill out the REQUEST FOR MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE DETERMINATION, beneficiaries need to complete the designated form by providing their personal information, details about the drug in question, and a justification for why the drug is medically necessary.

What is the purpose of REQUEST FOR MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE DETERMINATION?

The purpose is to allow beneficiaries to formally request coverage for prescription medications that are not listed in their Medicare Part D plan's formulary and to seek a determination from their plan regarding the necessity and appropriateness of the requested drug.

What information must be reported on REQUEST FOR MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE DETERMINATION?

The information required includes the patient's name, Medicare number, the name of the prescription drug, prescribing physician's information, reasons for the request, any relevant medical history, and existing treatments.