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Health Plan Coverage & Migraine Disease: HMPF
HMPF-Migraine-Perception-Reality-March2021
Headache and Migraine Policy Forum
HEALTH PLAN COVERAGE & MIGRAINE DISEASE
Perception vs Reality
Perception: Migraine patients who have insurance can access the treatment they need.
Reality: Even covered patients often face barriers.
HR professionals report barriers such as:
34% Prior authorization
34% Step therapy
49% Quantity limits
Meanwhile, 64% of HR professionals say employees with migraine disease work during attacks.
Perception: HR benefit managers simply administer health benefits for employees.
Reality: HR benefit managers can make treatment accessible by choosing comprehensive coverage plans for migraine disease.
HR professionals report they would:
49% Assist an employee in seeking an insurance appeal
45% Assist an employee in seeking an exception from an insurance utilization management barrier.