If you or your physician request the brand name when a generic is available, an additional payment is required. This additional payment represents the cost difference between the generic and brand name. I have always paid the same copayment amount. The last time I filled my prescription the copayment amount increased. There are several reasons why your copayment could increase.
Employers purchase health benefits on a yearly basis.
If you or your employer made changes in your benefits, prescription copayment levels may have also changed. ConnectiCare reviews drugs several times throughout the year. One of your medications may have been moved to a new copayment tier. Your physician may have written you a new prescription for a different quantity. Copayments are based on the number of month s supply dispensed to you by the pharmacy.