Pharmacy transition process

Temporary coverage of drugs not on formulary

As a new or continuing member on Dean Advantage, you may be taking drugs that are not on our formulary. Or you may be taking a drug that is on our formulary but your ability to get it is limited. For example, you may need a prior authorization from us before you can fill your prescription.

You should talk to your doctor to decide if you should switch to an appropriate drug that we cover or request a formulary exception so that we will cover the drug you take. While you talk to your doctor to determine the right course of action for you, we may cover your drug in certain cases during the first 90 days you are a member of our plan.

Limited access

For each of your drugs that is not on our formulary or if your ability to get your drugs is limited, we will cover a temporary 30-day supply (unless you have a prescription written for fewer days) when you go to a network pharmacy. After your first 30-day supply, we will not pay for these drugs, even if you have been a member of the plan less than 90 days.

Long-term care facility residents

If you are a resident of a long-term care facility, we will allow you to refill your prescription until we have provided you with a 31-day transition supply, consistent with the dispensing increment (unless you have a prescription written for fewer days). We will cover more than one refill of these drugs for the first 90 days you are a member of our plan. If you need a drug that is not on our formulary, or if your ability to get your drugs is limited, but you are past the first 90 days of membership in our plan, we will cover a 31-day emergency supply of that drug (unless you have a prescription for fewer days) while you pursue a formulary exception.

Change in level of care

If you experience a change in your level of care, such as a move from a hospital to a home setting, and you need a drug that is not on our formulary or if your ability to get your drugs is limited, we will cover a one-time temporary supply for up to 30 days (or 31 days if you are a long-term care resident) when you use a network pharmacy. During this period, you should use the plan's exception process if you wish to have continued coverage of the drug after the temporary supply is finished.