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Step therapy, or "fail first," is an insurance protocol requiring patients to use lower-cost medication before insurers cover more expensive options. If a drug is denied, providers can request an exception by documenting why the preferred drug is inappropriate, and legal protections like the Safe Step Act are being implemented to protect patients. You can read a detailed explanation at GoodRx . ww.insurancestep.co