AARP Pharmacy

All of a sudden they raised ** to tier 3. It's tier 2 everywhere else. Had to pay over $70. Before it was around $7. Was prescribed ** for pain from pinched nerve. They didn't cover it at all. Wanted over $70 but Walgreens gave it to me for $27, I have no idea why. In process of signing up for Cigna Secure Extra. Both meds are tier 2 with $10 copay. Was able to get coupon for ** from Shoprite and cost under $17 for 90 pills with 3 refills. I have Plan N with United Healthcare AARP and prices are OK. Whatever their problem is with Part D, it's not going to be my problem anymore. Good riddance!

I called the AARP Rx plan for a renewal on a generic Rx and I was told it was not covered but I could pay the deductible of $400 and then I would be responsible for 30%. They now classed it as a Tier 4. Previously, I paid $28. For the same Rx. Also, I was on the phone with a representative who spoke very poor English, she spoke very quickly, put me on hold 3 times, then transferred me to the wrong department and they hung up on me. No resolution and I am in an emergency situation. Horrible customer service!

I have been a Pharmacist for over 52 years and have never witnessed a bigger ripoff than United Health Care Part D has provided to the consuming public. AARP does not care since they get a big payback off the backs of the vulnerable. To make matters worse Medicare Fraud Waste and Abuse pays little attention to complaints and sends you back to United Health Care. Their mail is always full. I could write paragraphs in detail but I will provide the best advise I can give: Use GoodRx to find the best price and pay cash. It will benefit you in most cases. The formula that United Health uses only pay for the cheapest of drugs and they can be obtained almost anywhere for less money. Only the very lucky get prior approval on more expensive drugs and only if United gets kick back from drug companies. A truly ugly situation all around.

As a disabled individual, I have had Medicare Part A and B alongside Medicaid most of my life. In 2013 I was automatically enrolled into a Medicare RX Plan through AARP that was paid for by Medicare. Apparently, in 2018 the cost of the program increased to $4.10 above what Medicare was willing to pay for. The problem is, no one ever told me this in advance nor was I ever given an option to refuse. I am told a letter was sent to inform me, but even if that is true, as I understand "slamming" is an illegal practice where a policy change is made without explicit permission. Sending a letter, and then changing it because I did not receive or respond to a letter, is wrong.

The several times I've been on the phone totaled to 7 hours... First, they told me because I moved, I was not covered in another state. I call and changed the address before I left. Then I was told I need to reinstate. When I thought I've already done it I was told everything should be as usual other than the change of address... Then they called me up saying I owe money from Feb of 2017 a year??? That is a year and a half ago. How do they come up with that when I have everything on auto pay. They have no explanation as to how hey came up with that amount. Well!!! I paid it because it was less than $90 and I did not want to be on the phone again... After 2 weeks, they send me a bill saying I owed money again??? I am on auto pay!!! This is a bad joke or something. Who do they hire to work in the billing dept??? Up to now, there is no answers... And the phone center is in the Philippines or somewhere in the Far East.

I have been trying to get my Medicare-United Healthcare Part D prescriptions sent to me since June. United Healthcare farms this service out to Optum Mail Orders. For the past three weeks I have made 12 hour-long phone calls to these people and have followed their instructions in detail. First, they sent faxes to my doctors several times using the wrong number, then claimed my doctor did not respond. The doctors never-ever received any information even after being told by Optum it had been sent.

So far, these past several months, I have been unable to fill prescriptions that I need to take because everything seems to be non covered by United Health Care, or it is a tier 4 and costs me $400+ for 30 day supply. The company does not seem to be based in America anymore, has no English speaking reps when I call on the telephone. To make matters worse, the premium for this plan has skyrocketed this year. I used to pay $39 per month but this year the cost has jumped to $72.60 per month. I am a retired senior citizen, on Medicare and a small pension (but not small enough to qualify for any financial aid). This company has to be driven out of healthcare business. They are shamefully ** their customers.

AARP United Healthcare Rx Plan: This is truly the worst plan I have ever had. most of my med are no longer covered. Also why is it that I paid in American money, but I get someone in India? I have to call 3 to 4x a week just to keep asking for info that have not been sent. Then after I called and tried to talk to "the help" and told her 3x not, NOT to send or change my for an order that cost me $175.00 plus bank fees. This is the type of company that should be closed. It's hard enough to be on SSDI let alone have to fight for meds because no one listens to you (will maybe if they spoke English). I have filed a complaint once already and will be once again. Saying you have sub-par service would to say you have some kind of service. But this company has NO service.

Per doctor's order after surgery need pain medication. Went to Walgreens to fill the prescription for Generic 20 ** tablets. Upon picking up the prescription I was told the cost would be $9.04. With my previous Medicare plan, Cigna Healthcare, the price I was paying for 15 tablets was $1.02. UnitedHealthcare could not explain why the price difference. What it is price gouging by the UnitedHealthcare and Walgreens. Will submit to FDA and Medicare this issue.

AARP United Medical Part D. I just turned 65 and was very afraid of Medicare. As I had to sign up, I listed all my medications and three of them that were on the list and approved were denied after I took the time to go to the Dr and obtain my legally written prescriptions. I have to say these were not narcotics, just medications to cure pain I had. So it seems we get screwed again, income tax, now insurance. Those holding office should subscribe to Medicare for 6 months to see if they don' blow a gasket and get lost in the red tape.