Requiring patients with rheumatological conditions to try and fail alternative treatments before the insurer or pharmacy benefit manager will cover the originally prescribed treatment can force patients with rheumatological conditions to continue experiencing symptoms such as significant joint and organ destruction, severe pain, and disability. The lack of symptom relief caused by step-therapy policies can also result in these patients’ losing independence by being unable to complete tasks like bathing, dressed, or walking. Learn more about why step-therapy reform is needed to protect patients with rheumatological conditions by reading our fact sheet here.
Last Updated on September 29, 2022 by Aimed Alliance
