How are prescriptions covered under the BGSU Student Health insurance plan?
Prescriptions are payable at 80% for covered conditions if they are filled at the BGSU Pharmacy with a student copay of 20%. If filled elsewhere, reimbursement is at 50% for covered conditions. Claims will be submitted electronically for you by the BGSU Pharmacy. Can I have a prescription filled that was written by my family doctor from home or by a community physician? Yes. The BGSU Pharmacy staff can fill any outside prescription as long as it meets all of the legal requirements for a prescription in the State of Ohio. Prescriptions written outside of the United States would not be considered valid in the State of Ohio. Patients who have prescriptions written from another country can be seen by one of the Health Service providers and a prescription for the same or comparable medication will be written. What is a prescription refill? When a prescription is written, a provider may choose to authorize refills, which means you can get more medication from the pharmacy without contacting
