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December 13, 2025
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A myRAteam Member

I have Kaiser and Kaiser makes their rules als they go. I would have to pay for the Embrel out of Pocket and the send in my receipts for reimbursement. Embrel Changed their copay assistance plan and Kaiser will not accept the new card and $350 out of pocket at once is a lot even for reimbursement every month

December 13, 2025
A myRAteam Member

It took 3 months, but it got rid of an awful rash I had. It decreased the pain and fatigue. My problem is all I'd a sudden I'd get sick, like stomach and intestinal flu. But I tell my doctor now that I've been on other things I would go back to Humira. Everyone's different though how they act with these medications. Good luck. 🙏❤️

December 13, 2025
A myRAteam Member

Hi. My Wife was switched from Enbrel to a generic sub-standard Rx because it was less expensive to the insurance provider and lowered the bar as to relief from RA symptoms. What she did is through her Doctor applied successfully for special coverage (at no charge) to be placed back on the list to receive Enbrel. Hope this helps.

December 13, 2025
myRAteam

Is switching from Enbrel to Jardiance causing problems?

It's important to clarify that Jardiance (empagliflozin) is not a medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Jardiance is typically prescribed for type 2 diabetes and heart conditions, not RA.

If your insurance is requiring you to switch from Enbrel (a biologic Show Full Answer

Is switching from Enbrel to Jardiance causing problems?

It's important to clarify that Jardiance (empagliflozin) is not a medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Jardiance is typically prescribed for type 2 diabetes and heart conditions, not RA.

If your insurance is requiring you to switch from Enbrel (a biologic DMARD for RA), you'll likely need a different RA medication, not Jardiance. Your rheumatologist should help you find an appropriate alternative biologic or DMARD that your insurance will cover.

What you should do:

- Contact your rheumatologist immediately to discuss this insurance change
- Ask them to work with your insurance to find a suitable RA medication replacement
- Your doctor may need to submit prior authorization or appeal the insurance decision
- Don't stop taking Enbrel without medical guidance, as stopping RA medications abruptly can lead to flares

If you're also managing diabetes or heart conditions alongside RA, that's a separate conversation to have with your healthcare team about coordinating all your medications safely.

December 13, 2025

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