Denied on prior authorisation twice, approved on the third attempt after a peer-to-peer, and the only thing that changed was who was doing the talking.
The question I want answered is what actually works on a prior-authorisation denial, as opposed to the list of things that sound like they should work.
Not looking for reassurance. Looking for the part I have got wrong.
TomFromTexas said:Denied on prior authorisation twice, approved on the third attempt after a peer-to-peer, and the only thing that changed was who was doing the…
Insurance update relevant to cost and coverage: I just got my prior auth approved through Cigna after 2 attempts.
What finally worked: a letter from my endocrinologist documenting BMI history (>3 years), failed diet attempts, comorbidities (T2DM + hypertension), and referencing the STEP trial data.
If your PA keeps getting denied, don't give up. Request a peer-to-peer review between your doctor and the insurance medical director. That's what finally broke through for me.
PeptideChemSF said:Insurance update relevant to cost and coverage: I just got my prior auth approved through Cigna after 2 attempts.
Telehealth prescriber review for cost and coverage: I've used 3 different telehealth platforms to get my GLP-1 prescription. Comparison:
| Feature | Platform A | Platform B | Platform C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Consult | $58 | $88 | $0 |
| Monthly Follow-up | $38 | Included | $58 |
| Prescription Speed | Same day | 24-48 hours | Same day |
| Lab Monitoring | Required | Optional | Required |
I settled on the one that required labs — it shows they care about safety, not just prescribing volume.
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Shop Reference StandardsTomFromTexas said:Denied on prior authorisation twice, approved on the third attempt after a peer-to-peer, and the only thing that changed was who was doing the…
This is my experience too, for whatever a second data point is worth. Nothing to add that would improve it.
From the other side of the consultation, briefly.
My insurance denied my PA related to cost and coverage. Has anyone successfully appealed? I'm considering going compounded instead.