I am going to try Zyban or Chantix, but are they covered by my company health insurance?
Some of my friends say Yes, some say No.
Thanks
2007-08-07 05:27:58 · 11 answers · asked by jc 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Insurance
Why ask your friends? Call the telephone number on the back of the card, and find out for sure.
2007-08-07 06:48:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's an idea, ask your friends first. I'm sorry, I just couldn't resist.
No seriously, check with your insurance company and your doctor's office. We have no way of knowing what your policy says. Most insurance companies will cover Welbutrin which is the same chemical substance as Zyban and is commonly prescribed "off-label" to help with smoking cessation. Good luck.
This will eventually save you a lot of money on tobacco and insurance premiums, so even if they don't cover it, paying out of pocket is a deal.
2007-08-07 05:38:03 · answer #2 · answered by aaron p 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most insurance companies don't cover Zyban,
Ask your doctor to prescribe Wilbutrun ( Sorry about the spelling ) it is the same thing that's why they say if your taking one don't take the other, but most insurances will fill it for up to 6 months.
Sounds like ( Well + bu + tr +in )
Sorry I don't know about the second one you list.
2007-08-07 05:41:15 · answer #3 · answered by Bingo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure about Zyban, but I know for a fact that most insurances do NOT cover Chantix. I know that Kaiser covers it in some states, so that may be worth checking. Also, Pfizer covers Chantix if you have low income, so check their website.
http://onchantix.com/weblinks
2007-08-10 22:48:35 · answer #4 · answered by Stan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some insurance companies will not cover the Name Brand Zyban but they can cover Wellbutrin. give that a try.
2007-08-07 05:31:08 · answer #5 · answered by Cesare 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since the answer will vary from plan to plan and state to state (due to state laws on the issue), there's no way for anyone here (or your friends, for that matter) to answer that question.
As a general rule, individual plans do NOT cover smoking cessation, but some (key word being SOME) group plans will cover it. That's why your friends (who are such a wealth of information) can't give you a definitive answer.
You can either look at your plan description, or call someone associated with your health plan (either your agent, if it's an individual policy, or your HR dept. if it's a group plan.)
Good luck!
2007-08-07 05:44:44 · answer #6 · answered by ISOintelligentlife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one here can answer that question. Call your insurance question and ask - that sort of thing is specific to your medical plan. It may be covered by your medical plan, but not by your neighbor's.
Although if I had to guess, I'll say it's not covered.
2007-08-07 07:03:51 · answer #7 · answered by Christie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to call your insurance and ask them. Call member services - the number is on the back of your card - and ask them if these medications are on the current formulary.
2007-08-07 06:06:18 · answer #8 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can we possibly answer this if you dont' include the name of your insurance carrier?
I think you should give them a call or ask your doctor. They should both know.
2007-08-07 05:43:22 · answer #9 · answered by I ♥ old VW's 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your health insurance carrier would know. Call them.
2007-08-07 05:30:58 · answer #10 · answered by Volusian 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋