Is women's lack of sexual desire a medical condition? ED is and can be treated with Viagra. ED is not a lack of sexual desire. If women's lack of sexual desire is a medical condition that can be treated with Viagra as ED is then it should be covered by insurance.
Ummm, for a site called "empowher," you sure show some major insecurities by making ridiculous claims of injustice. Viagra is MOST CERTAINLY NOT covered by insurance, any more than breast implants are. But it's certainly fun to ignore facts to get lots of attention for being such a victim.
P.S. Another inconvenient fact is that the FDA says the "female Viagra" doesn't work. That's probably the fault of those evil males manufacturing false hope just so they could see you cry when the truth came out.
I'm sorry, but you are mistaken. Viagra is covered by many insurance plans. Perhaps not yours? But many others. Sometimes breast implants are covered, too, particularly for post-mastectomy patients. It could be your research is lacking.
I'm a pharmacy technician (going on 10 years now) and I can tell you that without a doubt that the majority of insurance companies do not cover ED medications. There are some that allow a few tablets a month. There are even a few that have little to no restrictions. Those plans are not the norm. The very high number of insurance plans do not cover ED medications.
No, my research is not lacking. I've done more since my first post, and only so-called "Cadillac plans" cover ED drugs, and very few of the highest-end plans will cover the full cost. Your insurance company must be very generous (and so many insurance companies are looking to increase payment for elective procedures.)
Since your research is so much more powerful than mine, why don't you tell me WHICH plans cover Viagra? I've heard of a lot of different plans, but you seem to be the only person contending ED meds are covered. That puts the burden of proof on you.
Tricare (the insurance you get if you're in the military) will cover 6 tablets a month of Cialis, Levitra, or Viagra, I forget which one it is, for 22 dollars. Some insurance companies will cover at least one of these drugs, but only up to 8 per month, and only after what's known as a Prior Authorization. It basically means that the doctor must talk to your insurance company before they'll cover it. And even then, you're looking at a high copay. For example, if you have state/government health insurance, you'll be paying 50 bucks for 6 to 8 tablets a month. After that, the cash price is 20 dollars per pill.
Viagra is often not covered by many insurance companies as it is not necessary for the well being of a person. It is generally very expensive, with 2 or 3 pills selling for over $100 dollars...
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Most women are way more powerful when it comes to sex than men. I don't think there is even need for such a pill...
July 3, 2010 - 1:24amThis Comment
Is women's lack of sexual desire a medical condition? ED is and can be treated with Viagra. ED is not a lack of sexual desire. If women's lack of sexual desire is a medical condition that can be treated with Viagra as ED is then it should be covered by insurance.
June 30, 2010 - 1:36pmThis Comment
Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL covers Viagra just like any other prescription drug.
June 18, 2010 - 6:33amThis Comment
Ummm, for a site called "empowher," you sure show some major insecurities by making ridiculous claims of injustice. Viagra is MOST CERTAINLY NOT covered by insurance, any more than breast implants are. But it's certainly fun to ignore facts to get lots of attention for being such a victim.
June 17, 2010 - 6:51amP.S. Another inconvenient fact is that the FDA says the "female Viagra" doesn't work. That's probably the fault of those evil males manufacturing false hope just so they could see you cry when the truth came out.
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Hi Anonymous
I'm sorry, but you are mistaken. Viagra is covered by many insurance plans. Perhaps not yours? But many others. Sometimes breast implants are covered, too, particularly for post-mastectomy patients. It could be your research is lacking.
June 17, 2010 - 6:55amThis Comment
I'm a pharmacy technician (going on 10 years now) and I can tell you that without a doubt that the majority of insurance companies do not cover ED medications. There are some that allow a few tablets a month. There are even a few that have little to no restrictions. Those plans are not the norm. The very high number of insurance plans do not cover ED medications.
June 20, 2010 - 11:15amThis Comment
No, my research is not lacking. I've done more since my first post, and only so-called "Cadillac plans" cover ED drugs, and very few of the highest-end plans will cover the full cost. Your insurance company must be very generous (and so many insurance companies are looking to increase payment for elective procedures.)
June 17, 2010 - 9:23amSince your research is so much more powerful than mine, why don't you tell me WHICH plans cover Viagra? I've heard of a lot of different plans, but you seem to be the only person contending ED meds are covered. That puts the burden of proof on you.
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Tricare (the insurance you get if you're in the military) will cover 6 tablets a month of Cialis, Levitra, or Viagra, I forget which one it is, for 22 dollars. Some insurance companies will cover at least one of these drugs, but only up to 8 per month, and only after what's known as a Prior Authorization. It basically means that the doctor must talk to your insurance company before they'll cover it. And even then, you're looking at a high copay. For example, if you have state/government health insurance, you'll be paying 50 bucks for 6 to 8 tablets a month. After that, the cash price is 20 dollars per pill.
June 19, 2010 - 1:15pmThis Comment
Viagra is often not covered by many insurance companies as it is not necessary for the well being of a person. It is generally very expensive, with 2 or 3 pills selling for over $100 dollars...
June 13, 2010 - 8:00amThis Comment
Why not?
June 10, 2010 - 11:54amThis Comment