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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.

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The last time I checked Kevzara was not sold as an infusion but Actemra is. I was giving myself injections, which the drug company supplied, at home. Medicare has approved Kevzara for PMR so they should cover the only available form which is home injections. The insurance company for my drug plan told me to have my doctor contact them and apply for an exception which he is doing. If that fails I will go off Kevzara and see how I do on prednisone alone or possibly get on Actemra infusions since I do have some GCA symptoms, maybe a sub-clinical case. Cost estimate for the Kevzara is $63,000 for next year.