betaseron assistance program

I got in touch with my neurologist so we can go ahead with the MS dx. I spoke to a woman over at the Betaseron Patient Assistance Program and once he makes it official we can move forward with processing my application. I was told it would cost between $30-$150 per 90 day supply (or in my case, being the lowly, no-income student that I am, $30-$45). I was worried that living in one state and traveling to another for school would be a problem and she assured me it's quite common.

I just received my letter stating that I can receive Betaseron for $50 a month. We have to pay up front on our insurance, so I filled out the form for patient assistance (upon Betaseron rep's recommendation). I found the form by googling "Betaseron Patient Assistance Program". Have you been directed to the form?

My insurance prescription coverage only covers generic drugs and since there is no generic drug for Copaxone it would cost me $10,000 for a 3 month supply! I obviously do not have that kind of money, not really sure who could afford that but anyway... I was working with Shared Solutions and their medication assistance only to be told that I was inelidgeable for the assistance.

I probably should have also mentioned that MSAA (Multiple Sclerosis Association of American) has an equipment distribution program and a cooling equipment distribution program. I would recommend anyone with MS or waiting on a dx go to the site and join. After joining they sent me an introductory packet with a lot of info.

Hi tammy and welcome to this side of the diagnostic mountain. I'm sorry you have joined our dx'd club, but at least you have a name for what is bothering you. As for the prescription, Alex and Julie are so right that you can let the neuro's office take the next go at your insurance company. Please do not despair about this glitch - if nothing else, there are patient assistance programs from all of the pharmaceutical companies that will also help with the drug cost.

I DONT GIVE MYSELF THE INJECTIONS EACH WEEK, MY HUSBAND DOES BUT THEY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AVONEX HAS IS GREAT. WE PAID 10 A MONTH AND WHEN HE CHANGED JOBS AND WE LOST INSURANCE I HAVE BEEN GETTING IT FOR FREE. I DO STILL GET ACHY, EMOTIONAL BUT FEEL LIKE I AM ADJUSTING TO THE MEDICATION. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR CHOICE. HOPE THINGS GO WELL WITH YOUR INSURANCE.

s Betaseron patient assistance program when I was without insurance. It only took about a week to get approved too.

All of the CRAB (copaxone/rebif/avonex, betaseron) drug companies have patient assistance programs, if they are needed. I recommend calling your insurance first though, to see what their preferences are- because with mine, they wanted me to try certain ones first, before they would agree to pay for the others. I have know idea why, and neither did the agent I was speaking to. There aren't any generics available for these drugs. With a prescription from your doctor, you should be okay.

t found the nurse navigators to be that helpful, sorry to say. Novartis, the makers of gilenya have a patient pay assistance program that pays your copayment for one year. Before you call the nurse line, I'd talk to my insurance company to be absolutely sure they will not pay. I know there are companies out there who are not on board with this yet, so it could be a very expensive drug for you to consider if you know they are already agains paying.

Shared Solutions has two programs. One is a financial assistance program that helps you with the cost of your copay - for example, my copay was $90, and they helped me out with $40 of it. When I had problems affording the $50, I talked to my neurologist, who helped me with a complete financial assistance program that would allow me to get it for free. However, Aetna is a complicated mess.

My Dr. wants me to start the new oral meds after the baby is born. I was on Betaseron for one year before we conceived. In that year, I had three relapses that required steroids. He said that ment that the Betaseron was not effective. One of the relapses really does not caount against the treatment because it was the 10th week of the treatment. I guess I am ok with trying the new meds. What do you all think? Would you try it? Do you think that it is a good idea?

Unfortunately, none of our currently FDA approved medications have demonstrated that they work in such advanced MS. Did the Betaseron help you recently (there is a $50 maximum copay program)? Rituximab may be an option for you (off-label) and you can speak to your neurologist about it. Some people would suggest trying Copaxone because of the limited data from their Primary Progressive MS (PPMS) trial. Fingolimod (FTY720) is entering trials for PPMS and you may want to see if you qualify.

Ask them about baby clothing also.

http://www.bms.com/products/Pages/programs.aspx It took about a week and they have approved me to receive the medication and are shipping it to my home. If anyone is suffering financial hardship and needs medication, I encourage you to fill out the application and get it into them. Good luck and God bless.

You might consider changing namebrands. Betaseron has a $0 out of pocket co-pay assistance program. It was 50/ month, but last October, it became free. I am not sure what the qualifications are, and I was pleasently suprised to qualify for it.

The pharma companies could all take a clue from Bayer Health and work this out. A copay assistance program for EVERYONE would be wonderful. OR maybe all of us should make the switch to rebif? Believe me when I say this is something I am considering.

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