← Return to Newly diagnosed with PMR taking prednisone 15 mg. Working well. Dr wan

Discussion
Comment receiving replies
@linda7

I was getting Kevzara for free from the drug company but was just cut off. A letter informed me that they had changed the patient assistance program and I no longer qualified. No Medicare part D drug plan will cover it. My rheumatologist is trying to find any evidence that I might have GCA so he can get me on Actemra. Sounds like "creative documentation" but Medicare has approved Kevzara for PMR and their drug plans should cover it. I spent hours on the computer and phone researching how to get it covered. Patients should not have to go through this!

Jump to this post


Replies to "I was getting Kevzara for free from the drug company but was just cut off. A..."

I thought Medicare would only cover Kevzara if it was given in a dr office or infusion center. Moot point as it can cause colon rupture and diverticulitis disqualifies one. DV probably caused by 2 years of prednisone weakening colon tissues.