Posted by Noa on January 9, 2000, at 10:09:53
In reply to Re: Ritalin Coverage--can't believe this!, posted by Noa on January 9, 2000, at 10:01:37
The whole thing just doesn't make sense to me. The gov't controls the ritalin--no refills, need new scrip, etc. It really isn't an expensive drug anymore, esp. the generic. And if I were someone going around to different docs getting scrips so I could abuse it, insurance coverage wouldn't be the thing to stop me. In any event, the insurance company only covers a one month supply of any med anyway. If they really are worried about abuse, they could implement checks like if there is an increase in dose within a month's time, that could require checking with the doc, or something. But I don't think it is abuse that is the concern. I think it is cost. Some actuary told the insurance industry about the numbers of ADHD kids on ritalin and what it would cost over a life time. It is stupid, cuz the ritalin is relatively cheap, but I guess the macro numbers must be where the insurance companies want to save.
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