Angela Alvarez Simmons

[Angela Alvarez Simmons @simboalvarez3]

@Dougbeck562 If pharmacists cannot force me to switch to a non-interchangeable medicine under MO law, why can my insurer @Cigna force a nonmedical switch to a non-interchangeable drug after being on Remicade for almost 20 years? https://t.co/PebLc6Qx0o

[Angela Alvarez Simmons @simboalvarez3]

@SenHawleyPress @RoyBlunt Missouri patients need protection against forced nonmedical switching by insurers. Please stand up for our rights! If pharmacists can’t switch my medication under MO law, why can my insurer @Cigna? https://t.co/PebLc6Qx0o

[Kathleen Teixeira @KathleenTeixei2]

@AmerGastroAssn thinks physicians should be the ones deciding the best treatment for their patients, not the insurer because they happen to get a good deal on a particular drug that year. Protect patients! https://t.co/asl44qdpDY via @modrnhealthcr

[Angela Alvarez Simmons @simboalvarez3]

@RoyBlunt Missouri patients need protection against forced nonmedical switching by insurers. Please stand up for our rights! If pharmacists can’t switch my medication under MO law, why can my insurer @Cigna? https://t.co/PebLc6Qx0o

[Nona Tepper @ntepper90]

Health insurers are increasingly cracking down on members' use of high-cost biologic drugs, with $UHC, $CVS & $CI unveiling policies this year that force patients to switch to biosimilars or restrict their dosage. 🦠💸🤒

https://t.co/nAXQb131rN via @modrnhealthcr #healthcare

[Angela Alvarez Simmons @simboalvarez3]

@NarramoreOf @ntepper90 @NarramoreOF thanks for continuing AGA’s fight on this important issue. @Cigna needs to take notice and change their policies.

[Angela Alvarez Simmons @simboalvarez3]

.@ntepper90 Thanks for giving me the chance to tell my story and for shining a light on this important issue. @Cigna must start seeing patients as people, not $ and stop forcing nonmedical switching against patients’ best interests.

[Nona Tepper @ntepper90]

Health insurers are increasingly cracking down on members' use of high-cost biologic drugs, with $UHC, $CVS & $CI unveiling policies this year that force patients to switch to biosimilars or restrict their dosage. 🦠💸🤒

https://t.co/nAXQb131rN via @modrnhealthcr #healthcare

[Angela Alvarez Simmons @simboalvarez3]

@ntepper90 @RoyBlunt @HawleyMO @Dougbeck562 @Cigna @modrnhealthcr Hi Nona! Thanks so much! I would love to answer some questions for you. Anything to get the word out about @Cigna’s forced nonmedical switching to prioritize $ over patient health and doctor’s concerns. I will send you a message.

[Angela Alvarez Simmons @simboalvarez3]

.@RoyBlunt .@HawleyMO .@Dougbeck562 Why do we have protection against forced #nonmedicalswitching from pharmacists but @Cigna can force me to switch to a biosimilar that is NOT interchangeable with Remicade after being stable 19+ years?! #ulcerativecolitis #jpouch #dontswitchme

[Angela Alvarez Simmons @simboalvarez3]

@mvstaceyssnaps @Cigna @Cignaquestions Yes. Message me-Angela Alvarez Simmons

[Angela Alvarez Simmons @simboalvarez3]

.@cigna .@Cignaquestions Hey everyone including my fellow attorney friends, Cigna is forcing me to #nonmedicalswitching to a biosimilar that is NOT interchangeable with Remicade after being stable 20+\- yrs. Unnecessary suffering! #cigna #ulcerativecolitis #jpouch #dontswitchme

[Angela Alvarez Simmons @simboalvarez3]

@mvstaceyssnaps @Cigna @Cignaquestions @mvstaceyssnaps It tells me that I cannot message your account. Can you try sending me a message? I’ve got helpful info for you.

[KSDK News @ksdknews]

BREAKING: People will be required to wear masks in indoor public places and on public transportation in St. Louis City and St. Louis County beginning Monday. More on https://t.co/CSyfh47crW

[Angela Alvarez Simmons @simboalvarez3]

@mvstaceyssnaps @Cigna @Cignaquestions Keep pushing. Get a case manager, too. Is there a way to contact each other in a private message so I can share additional info? New to Twitter, lol!

[Angela Alvarez Simmons @simboalvarez3]

@mvstaceyssnaps @Cigna @Cignaquestions It is shameful! @Cigna’s decision is only about $. @Cigna cares nothing for people. I hope you are fighting back, too!

[Stacey Harris @mvstaceyssnaps]

@simboalvarez3 @Cigna @Cignaquestions We are experiencing the sam with my son. He has been stable for 6 years on Remicade. So very frustrating! It’s a shame that all @cigna is thinking about is saving money.