Marketplace Transitions: Payers Balk At Temporary Formulary Concessions; Pharmacies Offer No-Cost First Fills
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
AHIP objects to CMS’ suggestion that insurers cover off-formulary drugs without restriction during January to ease the transition for members enrolled in plans from the state marketplaces. Meanwhile, Walmart, Walgreens and CVS announce transitional fill programs.
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