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June 2014

MESSA removes compounded hormones from commercial drug coverage

Effective July 1, 2014, MESSA will no longer cover compounded hormone products for new members who have MESSA prescription drug coverage.

These products include compounds that contain any of the following ingredients:

  • Estradiol
  • Estrone
  • Hydroxyprogesterone caproate
  • Methyltestosterone
  • Progesterone
  • Testosterone

Compounded drugs may expose members to risks from products that have not been tested for safety or effectiveness by the Food and Drug Administration.

MESSA members who are currently prescribed any compounded hormone products are excluded from this change.

Compound hormones were excluded from coverage in November 2013 for members who have Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan commercial (non-Medicare) prescription drug coverage.

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