TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 12 Florida Counties due to Storm Damage (2025)

FAQs

What is the emergency prescription refill law in Florida? ›

section 252.358, Florida Statutes, which allows for early prescription refills in the event the Governor issues an executive order declaring a state of emergency. This mandate remains in effect until the Governor's executive order is rescinded or expires.

To get an emergency refill, take your prescription bottle to any TRICARE retail network pharmacy. To find a network pharmacy: Call Express Scripts at 1-877-363-1303. Search the network pharmacy locator.

A new Florida law bars employers that cover Florida employees under a prescription drug plan from imposing mandatory mail-order requirements. The law also requires employers to provide a sixty-day continuity of care period following midyear formulary changes. The law took effect on January 1, 2024.

(c) When validating a prescription, if at any time the pharmacist determines that in his or her professional judgment, concerns with the validity of the prescription cannot be resolved, the pharmacist shall refuse to fill or dispense the prescription.

Our refill policies allow you to refill your medication when 25% of your current prescription is remaining. This helps to make sure your new supply is delivered before you run out of medication. Are at-home tests covered for TRICARE beneficiaries?

These will be listed under the "Notes" section. If your provider wants to prescribe more than the quantity limit, they can call the Express Scripts prior authorization line at 1-866-684-4488 to request an override.

Non-covered drugs. TRICARE doesn't cover these. They may be drugs used to treat a non-covered condition, drugs used for cosmetic purposes, multivitamins, or other products the Food and Drug Administration doesn't consider to be clinically effective.

It refers to the number of days you may need to wait between refills of 30-day prescriptions that are considered controlled substances. If you have a medication that follows the 28-day rule on a 30-day supply, it means you can get a refill no earlier than 2 days before the 30 days are up.

111 online Emergency prescriptions

Use this service to request a limited emergency supply of a medicine you've completely run out of. This must be a medicine you are prescribed regularly, through a repeat prescription. You will be charged your usual prescription fee. If you do not usually pay, it will be free.

So if you have a 30-day prescription, you can get your refill on day 23 — or 7 days early. Restrictions for controlled substances are often set by state laws or pharmacy policies, instead of insurance limits. It's common to see a 2-day window for refilling these types of medications early.

What happens if insurance says too soon to refill a prescription? ›

If you try to fill a prescription before reaching your refill allowance, your claim will be rejected as “refill too soon”. There are some situations, however, when an override will be granted, such as in the event of a natural disaster, a stolen prescription, active military duty, travel or vacation.