Can anyone provide a link that shows that the feds pay for Viagra or other ED pills?

[Stinky The Clown]

I thought they did, but I can't find a single forumlary that lists Viagra or Cialis.

I look at my own insurer's and one for Medicare in my state. Neither listed them.

I also found a lot of 2005 thru 2010 links to stories saying it was specifically excluded but that exclusion may change. I never found a link that says it *has* changed.

So what's the deal? Do the feds pay for boner pills?

[hlthe2b]

1. Medicare pays for Viagra--- On edit see my second post... more complicated than that

www.cbsnews.com/2100-204_162-670833.html

[hlthe2b]

3. Officially, Medicare Part D doesn't pay for Viagra; unofficially ...

Officially, Medicare Part D doesn't pay for Viagra; unofficially ...

Officially, Medicare Part D doesn't pay for Viagra; unofficially ...
BOOSTER SHOTS: Oddities, musings and news from the
health world
March 15, 2011|By Tami Dennis, Tribune Health

Cialis, Viagra, Levitra and other erectile dysfunction drugs are not considered
necessary by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Apparently many men disagree. Hence the $3.1 million charged to Medicare Part D for the drugs in 2007 and 2008.

A new report from the department's Office of Inspector General chides the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which runs the labyrinthian Medicare program, for the error. Sure, the drug can be covered when prescribed for non-sexual reasons. But that doesn't seem to have been the issue.


--snip--
But for easier reading, you might want to skip to the Drugs.com explainer. Here's the relevant portion:

"Not all drugs available in the United States are covered by Part D. The most notable exclusion is the class of anti-anxiety medications known as benzodiazepines: Valium (diazepam) and Ativan (lorazepam), to name two. Drugs used for purely cosmetic purposes, as well as ED remedies such as Viagra and Cialis, are also excluded. Finally, some plans refuse to cover drugs on the basis of prohibitive cost or lack of a rebate from the manufacturer.

http://articles.latimes.com/2011/mar/15/news/la-heb-medicare-part-d-viagra-20110315

[Stinky The Clown]

5. Thanks, that was informative

"limited quantities" is what came home to me. And that seems appropriate.

[Narkos]

2. Tricare pays for ED drugs

http://www.armytimes.com/mobile/index.php?storyUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.armytimes.com%2Fnews%2F2012%2F01%2Fmilitary-viagra-may-soon-be-back-on-tricare-formulary-011012w%2F

[pokerfan]

4. Medicaid covers Viagra

https://www.cms.gov/smdl/downloads/smd103098.pdf