[MyOEBB] Important change to ODS Rx coverage effective July 1

[MyOEBB system updates]

Dear Business Managers & Benefits Administrators:

 

ODS will soon begin the process to no longer cover Proton Pump Inhibitor
(PPI) prescriptions that have comparable over-the-counter (OTC) options
available for members to purchase. Effective July 1, 2012, this will
affect members obtaining prescriptions for a PPI through their ODS
pharmacy benefits.  

 

This week ODS will begin faxing letters to providers who have recently
prescribed these medications for an OEBB member, informing the physician
of the impending coverage change as well as pointing them to sources of
medical evidence warning against long-term use of these medications.

 

Next week ODS will begin mailing letters (samples attached) to all OEBB
members who have recently filled a prescription for a PPI medication,
informing them of the change and the OTC alternatives. These letters
also include a health warning about long-term use of these types of
medications, recommending the member discuss treatment options with
their doctor.

 

If you have any questions about this change or the letters, please
contact ODS Pharmacy Customer Service at 866-923-0411.

 

Thank you,

 

Jackie Cowsill

Communications Coordinator

Oregon Educators Benefit Board

 

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