Insurer dumping Copaxone, now what?

[LakeshoreGreys]

I have been on Copaxone for 13 years, with a short break to try the generic version (which did not agree with my body). Insurance will no longer cover Copaxone, so I need to switch to something else. Suggestions?

I have very "mild" MS with few issues.

[Kenu]

Everyone reacts differently to the DMT’s. For the last twenty two months I have been on Aubagio (oral). Last two MRI’s were stable and no new lesions 👍. No side effects either 🙏 First time on oral one pill 💊 a day and no more poking 😁. I have been on seven different DMT’s over the last twenty four years, as one quit working I moved on to the newer one. I have RRMS. Ken 🐾🎄⛄️

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador]

Hello and welcome LakeshoreGreys although in really sorry to hear about your insurance. Your Neuro can't over write it? I'm not exactly sure how that works, but call mymsaa.org

Toll-Free Helpline: [phone] ext. 154

And you can also check out mymsaa.org/ms-information/s... and they also have chart at the bottom of the pg!

Let us know ok? 🤗💕

J🌠❄️

[greaterexp]

Your doctor should have some suggestions, but have you tried to appeal the change? I was initially turned town by insurance, but after a couple of phone calls, I was approved. Did you talk to anyone at Teva Shared Solutions?

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

LakeshoreGreys If the generic version of Copaxone didn't work, I would think that your doctor could make the argument that you should stay with the brand name. Make your doctor aware of this development and they should be able to contact your insurance company about this.

Be Strong,

Carole