United Health Care

Has anyone had any experiences with UHC and HUMIRA. Right now Im trying to get it through a company out of pittsburg called pharacare. The process with them just seems to be taking forever.

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Symptoms Of Crohn's June of '06 (21 years old 285lbs). Colonoscopy in Jan '07 no sign of Crohn's. Surgery for a Fistula in April '07, diagnosed suggestive Crohn's in May '07. August '07 small bowel follow through, diagnosed with Crohn's (22 years old 165lbs). Starting HUMIRA 9/10/2007.

Thanks for helping. Im new to having to use my health insurance, this year was the first time I'd been to a doctor othre than regular imunizations and physicals for school etc. They are both kinda farting around. I contactted UHC and they said becuae of htte type of medication I could only get it trough pharmacare. so I ccalled and set up a account with pharmacare and had the perscription faxed over. everytime I call te they say to call UHC etc. Just kinda worried with the cost of the medication tht something will get screwed up.

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Symptoms Of Crohn's June of '06 (21 years old 285lbs). Colonoscopy in Jan '07 no sign of Crohn's. Surgery for a Fistula in April '07, diagnosed suggestive Crohn's in May '07. August '07 small bowel follow through, diagnosed with Crohn's (22 years old 165lbs). Starting HUMIRA 9/10/2007.

If you keep getting the run around for both as for supervisors (or the next in command) so that you get straight answers. When pharmacare tells you to call UHC ask them exactly WHAT you are suppose to be asking them about. It sounds like UHC is prepared to pay for treatment if they have told you to contact pharmacare. Maybe pharmacare isn't doing what they need to do. I hope that you get some help soon.
Heather

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Living with Crohns for 1 year. I have a wonderful husband and two beautiful little girls.

One blessing that came with my Crohns: I thank God for each day that I can get out of bed and take care of my girls and my home.

Everything goes towards the $2,200 deductible - RX, office visits, hospital - it doesn't take long to meet.  The first couple of months are tough on your wallet but after that it is nice having no co-pay.  The premium is quite a bit less than a co-pay plan also.