Across Georgia,
people are struggling to get the medications they need...
even though they
have health insurance.
Why?
Because of step therapy & other barriers to care.
What
is step therapy?
An insurance practice requiring patients to try and fail on medications before they can obtain the one prescribed by a doctor.
"When our son, Brannen, was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis (UC), we struggled for 10 months to find a medication that was effective in treating his unbearable symptoms.
Just six months later, our insurance company, stated that the medication would no longer be covered by insurance."
Brannen's mother, Melissa Whirledge
Atlanta, GA
More than 20 states have already enacted legislation to improve the step therapy process for patients.
Georgia lawmakers have taken action.
States That Have Enacted Step Therapy Legislation
2019
Get involved and help us improve the lives of patients in Georgia.