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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.

 

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