The following drugs are considered preventive care and are covered at 100% by the plan
without being subject to the deductible. Note: Multi-source brand preventive medications are not covered at 100% (for example, Lipitor is not covered at 100% but its generic equivalent— atorvastatin—is covered at 100%). Ace inhibitors (hypertension) Anti-hyperlipidemics (high cholesterol)
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include:
category. Examples include: ARBs (Angiotensin Receptor Blockers) (hypertension)
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include: Adrenergic antagonists & related drugs Beta-blockers (hypertension)
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include:
category. Examples include: Antianginal agents
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include: Birth control
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include: Anti-arrhythmic agents
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include: Blood thinning agents
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include: cilostazol Bone disease and fractures
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include:
category. Examples include: Infection Breast cancer recurrence Calcium channel blockers (hypertension)
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include: Kidney disease
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include: Colonoscopy preparations
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
Low level hormones
category. Examples include:
polyetheylene glycol sodium phosphate salts trilyte
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
Diabetes
category. Examples include: medroxyprogesterone
All covered diabetic supplies, for example: needles,
syringes, test strips, lancets, monitors, pumps and
Miscellaneous blood pressure drugs Insulin: Nausea and dizziness Non-Insulin:
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include: Ulcer disease
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
category. Examples include: Diuretics (hypertension)
This list represents certain common single-source brand and
All single-source brand and generic medications in this
generic preventive medications that are covered in full for
category. Examples include:
HSA-qualified plans and is subject to change without prior
notification. Brand name medications that have a generic
equivalent are not covered under this HSP Preventive Drug
List. If you have questions about your pharmacy benefit,
please call Premera Customer Service at (800) 676-1411.
The following over-the-counter drugs also qualify as preventive drugs covered at 100%.
To receive the preventive drug benefit on over-the-counter drugs, submit a prescription
claim reimbursement form. Make sure you include the national drug code (NDC) on the claim form or your claim will be denied. The NDC number can be found underneath the bar code on the outside of the drug’s box. Requirements Strength
Coverage is for individuals who are considered
“at-risk” due to cardiology (heart conditions). Aspirin only (like Bayer Aspirin) products.
Does not include Excedrin-type products. Folic Acid
Coverage is for females only who are pregnant or
are considering pregnancy. Prenatal vitamins with folic acid will continue to be paid or
denied according to the standard benefit of your plan and are
subject to the cost shares and limits of that plan. Supplements
Coverage is for children up to 1 year old. If over-the-counter iron is covered on your plan
for added age or tablet form, it will continue to be paid
according to the standard benefit of your plan and will be
subject to the cost shares and limits of that plan. Fluoride
Prescription only, all formulations.
Coverage is for children up to 18 years old.
Prescription only for the following drugs:
Cessation
▪ NRT (Nicotine replacement therapy) nasal spray▪ NRT inhaler
No over-the-counter patches or lozenges are covered, unless
your plan already covers these. In these cases, the plan’s
prescription benefit cost share applies. Women’s
Over-the-counter birth control (i.e.,female condoms, sponges)
Birth Control Vitamin D
For ages 65 and over with written prescription
Supplements
If you have questions about your preventive drug coverage, call Premera at (800) 676-1411.
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