Pharmacists See More Seniors Lose Rx Drug Coverage
Ventura County pharmacists are seeing an increase in seniors whose health plans no longer cover their prescription drugs. CMS officials say the problems are isolated, but the agency has imposed sanctions against WellPoint and WellCare in part because of computer and enrollment flaws that have led to seniors having difficulty getting their health plans to cover their medication.
- "Seniors Lose Drugs When Befit Plans Lift Coverage" (Kisken, Ventura County Star, 3/1).