Hi Allanda! Thank you for sharing. This is great information! I’m praying your medication is covered! It’s ridiculous that you have to go through this! I’m glad the Telehealth Company tried to help you get the coverage. Bravo to you for advocating for yourself👏🏽 This is an example of you putting yourself first! Don’t give up! We all may need support from a compound pharmacy if things continue the way they are. Sharing this experience will help so many people! Thanks again🙏🏽🥰
I am sure the lack of coverage so far has been discouraging, but I am inspired by your determination and self-advocacy ! I hope the result is different this time aeound.
I’m with JoinFridays and am on the 5 mg compound, started 4/12/24 and have lost 30 lbs. I’m on Medicare and I’m praying that in January, they change their mindset on weight loss drugs because right now they won’t cover the meds. That being said, when the news came out, I was WORRIED to the point of feeling sick. Upon further research I’m a little better, but still concerned about what comes next. We definitely NEED these meds to be healthy. I love all of the digging you’ve done and the info you’ve shared and provided to us! Thank you 🙏🏻 😊
@@shirleyarnold1953 Wow!!! Congratulations🎉 This is exciting!!! Keep it up! I am definitely concerned about what comes next?! As long as I can do all that I can do, that is all that I can do! 😉We are with you!
This was an amazing and superiorly informative video. I love how you tell stories and bring us along the way. Throughout this video, I was reminded that there are people who are rooting for us in rooms we don’t even realize. I am thankful to Fridays for going to bat for you when you were no longer a client. They even provided you with updates of what they have done when you didn’t have an active membership. To me, that’s great integrity. I am glad you’re armed to go to bat for yourself. You’re able to fight for yourself and not afraid to ask.. what’s next? What do I have to lose? I love that. Thank you for sharing your journey and being vulnerable along the way. Take great care of yourself and your wonderful family.
@@Dariam_M71 Thank you! This is such a great community that all I could do is share and help others! I was with JoinFridays from March to mid June. For those 4 months, they kept trying!!! When I found out, I was floored. I thought that it was just once or twice like my doctor. They were earning their monthly fee! 🫶🏾
I pray that it gets covered❤ It’s so strange when you’re overweight there’s plenty of issues and more illnesses to deal with but when you’re trying to get healthy so the insurance companies don’t pay for a lot of these weight related illnesses they don’t cover. I just don’t get it. I pray that it goes well for you.❤
@@FaithyandOtis..Massachusetts I am right there with you! I just don’t get it! SMH 🤦🏾♀️ all day! I am still waiting to hear the results on the last set of form set in to them! 🙏🏾🤞🏾
So weird how insurance works. I have BC/BS insurance with express scripts for my meds but they do cover my Zepbound. I believe it is just the coverage your company decides to go with. So aggravating. Praying you get your meds approved. You’re doing great!
Praying for a good outcome. My Zepbound comes from Express Scripts. If you end up getting it from them, they are fabulous about shipping it overnight when they send it. It comes in a small/medium sized, white, foam ice chest with plenty of ice packs around the medication. Will keep praying until you say to stop!
Yes.. this was good information, thank you for always sharing your knowledge.. you are just so helpful and kind.. my daughter insurance company denied her and she didn't want to go any further.. she a lot different than I am. ..the most beautiful spirit ever.. I thank God, for her.. I want to call and get the ball rolling for her myself.. her husband's insurance is the same way.. her A1C is 6.5 and she was denied..
I have been doing compound from the beginning. My insurance excluded weight loss drugs period and will not cover the others unless you are diabetic. I am not diabetic. I didn't want to do telehealth because my dr had already agreed to write the rx so I didn't want to start over. So I found a sterile compounding pharmacy in my area that compounds glp1's at a price I can afford. I am just praying compounding does not go away. If it does I don't know what I will do.
Same here! My school district does not approve weight loss meds and my NP is writing my Rx’s my compound pharmacy is great so I’m joining you in prayer because I have no idea what will do 🙏
@@stephaniep7566 🫶🏾I just located a local sterile compounding company today, while at my urologist. This is a yearly visit. The pharmacist was so helpful. She explained that they add B12, so they should not be affected. She answered so many of my questions and gave me some suggestions! I am glad that I stopped by. They are in the building and I never paid attention to the pharmacy or their name. Glad that for right now, we have this option!
@@Allanda180 yes, that's what mine is . Semaglutide mixed with B12. It's so much more affordable this way. They do Tirezepatide the same way. It's great that your pharmacy is local. I have to have mine shipped but it's still cheaper than using the coupon for the brand name.
Praying 🙏🏽 you will get your approval. I too pay out of pocket as my insurance does not cover any weight loss medications. I am so grateful to at least have the savings card to help with the cost each month. My health is worth the investment, as this medication is helping with osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, as well as disk degeneration and other areas of arthritis 🙌🏼 Stay positive you got this! 🫶🏽
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Hi Allanda! Thank you for sharing. This is great information! I’m praying your medication is covered! It’s ridiculous that you have to go through this! I’m glad the Telehealth Company tried to help you get the coverage. Bravo to you for advocating for yourself👏🏽 This is an example of you putting yourself first! Don’t give up! We all may need support from a compound pharmacy if things continue the way they are. Sharing this experience will help so many people! Thanks again🙏🏽🥰
@@DownsizingDiva 🙏🏾Such great words of encouragement!!! You are correct! I am advocating for a better life and health.
I am sure the lack of coverage so far has been discouraging, but I am inspired by your determination and self-advocacy ! I hope the result is different this time aeound.
@@karenf5476 Thank you for the support and words of encouragement!!!
I’m with JoinFridays and am on the 5 mg compound, started 4/12/24 and have lost 30 lbs. I’m on Medicare and I’m praying that in January, they change their mindset on weight loss drugs because right now they won’t cover the meds. That being said, when the news came out, I was WORRIED to the point of feeling sick. Upon further research I’m a little better, but still concerned about what comes next. We definitely NEED these meds to be healthy. I love all of the digging you’ve done and the info you’ve shared and provided to us! Thank you 🙏🏻 😊
@@shirleyarnold1953 Wow!!! Congratulations🎉 This is exciting!!! Keep it up! I am definitely concerned about what comes next?! As long as I can do all that I can do, that is all that I can do! 😉We are with you!
This was an amazing and superiorly informative video. I love how you tell stories and bring us along the way. Throughout this video, I was reminded that there are people who are rooting for us in rooms we don’t even realize. I am thankful to Fridays for going to bat for you when you were no longer a client. They even provided you with updates of what they have done when you didn’t have an active membership. To me, that’s great integrity.
I am glad you’re armed to go to bat for yourself. You’re able to fight for yourself and not afraid to ask.. what’s next? What do I have to lose? I love that.
Thank you for sharing your journey and being vulnerable along the way. Take great care of yourself and your wonderful family.
@@Dariam_M71 Thank you! This is such a great community that all I could do is share and help others! I was with JoinFridays from March to mid June. For those 4 months, they kept trying!!! When I found out, I was floored. I thought that it was just once or twice like my doctor. They were earning their monthly fee! 🫶🏾
They told me about that too but…I’m so over these companies. Keep pushing sis! You got this!
Best of luck, you deserve to have something good happen to you!
@@desireenilson7761 Bless you! ☺️I greatly appreciate the sentiment! 🙏🏾
I just took my first shot tonight. Love your videos!
🎉Congratulations!!! I hope that all goes well! Please keep us posted! 👍🏾
Helpful content!! Didn't know those exemptions exist w BCBS
Such useful info. (I watched already but couldn't comment at the time). On my list to look into this! Thank you!!
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This is GREAT information. Thank you! I hope you get great news.
@@PinkOwl31 🙏🏾 Thank you! I will keep you all posted! 👍🏾
I pray all goes well with your coverage.
Hang in there!❤
Thank you so much!
I pray that it gets covered❤ It’s so strange when you’re overweight there’s plenty of issues and more illnesses to deal with but when you’re trying to get healthy so the insurance companies don’t pay for a lot of these weight related illnesses they don’t cover. I just don’t get it. I pray that it goes well for you.❤
@@FaithyandOtis..Massachusetts I am right there with you! I just don’t get it! SMH 🤦🏾♀️ all day! I am still waiting to hear the results on the last set of form set in to them! 🙏🏾🤞🏾
@@Allanda180 I will pray right now for that that’ll get straightened out one way or another
So weird how insurance works. I have BC/BS insurance with express scripts for my meds but they do cover my Zepbound.
I believe it is just the coverage your company decides to go with. So aggravating.
Praying you get your meds approved. You’re doing great!
@@Mthomps64 Exactly!!!👍🏾
Praying for a good outcome. My Zepbound comes from Express Scripts. If you end up getting it from them, they are fabulous about shipping it overnight when they send it. It comes in a small/medium sized, white, foam ice chest with plenty of ice packs around the medication. Will keep praying until you say to stop!
@@sgullion7753 🫶🏾I just need them to approve it! I am more than happy to accept it! 😂 Blessings 🙏🏾
Hello allanda I will be praying everything works for you god bless ❤
I appreciate the sentiment! 🫶🏾
I pray you get is
It covered I love your determination ❤
@@MariaDiaz-im3se 🙏🏾 Thank you! I hope that all is well with you!
Yes.. this was good information, thank you for always sharing your knowledge.. you are just so helpful and kind.. my daughter insurance company denied her and she didn't want to go any further.. she a lot different than I am. ..the most beautiful spirit ever.. I thank God, for her.. I want to call and get the ball rolling for her myself.. her husband's insurance is the same way.. her A1C is 6.5 and she was denied..
@@Mary-ln8uk Oh!!! Yes, prayers heading your way, too!!!
Sending positive vibes. I hope you’re able to get approved for coverage
@@allabout_amarie Blessings and returning the sentiment! 🫶🏾
Wow great info. I am just starting to get worried too because my employer typically changes insurance companies September 1. Yikes❤
@@anneogdenhinners Completely understandable!!! 😉 Thank you for your support. Praying for good outcomes for you, too!
I have been doing compound from the beginning. My insurance excluded weight loss drugs period and will not cover the others unless you are diabetic. I am not diabetic. I didn't want to do telehealth because my dr had already agreed to write the rx so I didn't want to start over. So I found a sterile compounding pharmacy in my area that compounds glp1's at a price I can afford. I am just praying compounding does not go away. If it does I don't know what I will do.
Same here! My school district does not approve weight loss meds and my NP is writing my Rx’s my compound pharmacy is great so I’m joining you in prayer because I have no idea what will do 🙏
@@stephaniep7566 🫶🏾I just located a local sterile compounding company today, while at my urologist. This is a yearly visit. The pharmacist was so helpful. She explained that they add B12, so they should not be affected. She answered so many of my questions and gave me some suggestions! I am glad that I stopped by. They are in the building and I never paid attention to the pharmacy or their name. Glad that for right now, we have this option!
@@Allanda180 yes, that's what mine is . Semaglutide mixed with B12. It's so much more affordable this way. They do Tirezepatide the same way. It's great that your pharmacy is local. I have to have mine shipped but it's still cheaper than using the coupon for the brand name.
I hope everything works out in your favor. BCBS of Michigan is ending all coverage of weight loss medication starting January 2025.
😢 That is so sad! Hopefully, they will rethink their plans. It’s helping so many people!
Praying for favor in this situation 🙏
@@mellenepalmer8317 Greatly appreciated!
Don't be disheartened they might cover another medication try them all
@@brandimckenith2730 👍🏾
Praying 🙏🏽 you will get your approval. I too pay out of pocket as my insurance does not cover any weight loss medications. I am so grateful to at least have the savings card to help with the cost each month. My health is worth the investment, as this medication is helping with osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, as well as disk degeneration and other areas of arthritis 🙌🏼 Stay positive you got this! 🫶🏽
Hey! Thank you for sharing! I appreciate your story! You are correct, our health is worth the cost! 🫶🏾 Yeap, we got this!!! 😉