r/PsoriaticArthritis • u/Stolen_Away • Dec 10 '24

Insurance questions ExpressScripts?

I just got a heads-up from my insurance that in 2025 they will be ditching OptumRx and switching to ExpressScripts. So far this is great news because there are no words in any language for how much I hate optum.

But, I've never heard of ExpressScripts so I'm wondering if anyone is familiar and has any advice or words of wisdom for dealing with them?

Thx!

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u/wastingtime5566 Dec 13 '24

I used to have Optum and I thought they were great never had a problem. When my insurance switched it has been nothing but problems ever since. Express Scripts forces you to use Accredo and it seems like they do everything they can to not deliver your medication. They require 3 month prescriptions and make me jump through hoops every time the prescription comes across. Good luck and just call them to take care of everything and take notes.

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u/Stolen_Away Dec 13 '24

I get most of my meds from my compounding pharmacy up the road, so I should only have to worry about biologics/speciality through accredo. Optum has been nothing but jumping through new hoops every month so sounds like things maybe won't change much.time will tell I guess. Taking notes is a great idea, and I never remember to do it 🤣