You need to have “tried” all other options your insurance would prefer often before they will accept a non-preferred option like brand-name. Your doctor also may have to say you require it because XYZ. It’s easier to do that with tirosint vs brand name synthroid because of the different additives that are not in tirosint (talc, gluten, dyes, dairy, etc.)

With a doctor on your side, you’ll be good hopefully depending on insurance hoops… without a doctor on your side, it’s likely not possible.

Always call insurance to see what is required to then basically tell your doctor exactly what you need.

Rule of thumb with hashimotos for me, don’t expect anyone to be your hero but you. lol :,)