VELTASSA 25.2 g Powder, For Suspension
Also known as Patiromer. Coverage in Michigan (CMS PDP Region 13).
3 of 12 stand-alone Part D plans in Michigan cover this drug on tier 4.
3 of 3 plans apply a prior authorization, step therapy or quantity limit.
34 Medicare Advantage plans in MI do cover it
Medicare Advantage plans carry their own formularies, separate from stand-alone Part D. A patient on an MA-PD plan may have coverage even where no PDP lists the drug. MI: 34 plans.
Every plan that covers it
| Plan | Tier | 30-day preferred | 90-day mail | Unit cost | Est. 30-day fill | Restrictions |
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| HealthSpring Assurance Rx (PDP)$0.00/mo premium · $615.00 deductible | 4Non-Preferred Drug | 30% | 30% | $30.4567 | $91.373 units |
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| HealthSpring Extra Rx (PDP)$50.40/mo premium · $615.00 deductible | 4Non-Preferred Drug | 32% | 32% | $30.5483 | $91.643 units |
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| AARP Medicare Rx Preferred from UHC (PDP)$78.30/mo premium · $130.00 deductible | 4Non-Preferred Drug | 32% | — | $32.4325 | $97.303 units |
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Cost-sharing is the initial coverage phase at a preferred pharmacy; a percentage is coinsurance of the plan’s negotiated price, and the deductible may apply first. CMS publishes a negotiated price per unit, so the 30-day fill is shown only where the plan’s own quantity limit supplies the quantity.