Copaxone assistance

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Avatar n tn 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.
Avatar n tn I got on the financial assistance plan for Copaxone, and when I switched to Betaseron, they were able to give me the same deal.
Avatar n tn Copaxone is made by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. For more information, visit the Copaxone website, or call Shared Solutions at 1-800-887-8100.
Avatar f tn Hey everybody - I saw my neuro for my follow-up and he confirmed my MS dx because I have two lesions on my c-spine. He wrote me a Rx for Copaxone and I am just waiting for the approval, etc. I am self employed and go under my husband's insurance. He has one of those crazy plans with the high deductible, then we pay 20% co-pay until we reach an out of pocket max. I know that our monthly payment for Copaxone is going to break the bank.
776614 tn?1265822754 Does anybody have any info on their experience trying to get Copaxone assistance thru Shared Solutions, and the NORD application? I'm scared enough of starting the treatment, but the uncertainty of waiting is drivng me bonkers!
1876457 tn?1322405589 I am on Copaxone and I use their co-pay assistance. Go to www.sharedsolutions.com and see what you can find. They have co-pay assistance and another program. My co-pay is $75/month but they pay all but $35. Hope this helps!
Avatar m tn I am signing up for Medicare and discovered my contribution on Copaxone will be approximately $5000 a year. On my old insurance my payment was $600 a year. Living on a fixed income I won't be able to continue Copaxone if I don't find help, shared solutions doesn't help with people on Medicare. Anyone have this problem?
Avatar m tn Yes, call Shared Solutions, I only pay $35.00 a month with their help.
Avatar m tn I have been on copaxne for several years but need assistance with the co-pay- Are there funds and if so hhow do I access them?
645390 tn?1338555377 Through my pharmacy company the cost without insurance or shared solutions is almost $4000. However with my insurance and the shared solutions program I only pay $30 per month. Doesn't Copaxone have a payment assistance program other than shared solutions which is for uninsured under insured individuals.
1207048 tn?1282174304 My insurance doesn't cover my Copaxone but as soon as the patient assistance program approved me, Shared Solutions set up a nurse visit and had the pharmacy contact me to set up delivery. I'd say it only took about a week for those two things to happen. Good luck!!
Avatar f tn What is the best way to get help paying for copaxone or is there a generic version that is less expensive? I was hoping to start taking it soon, but Im afraid I can't afford it. Also, has anyone taken the new oral version? Is it less expensive? I was advised not to use it but I certainly will if I can afford it. Plus, what are the other benefits of using copaxone othr than slowing down the formation of new lesions. Will I get my energy back? Will my concentration get better?
Avatar f tn Does anyone know what the price for copaxone will be effective January 2012? It's almost tripled in six years!
398059 tn?1447945633 The Health Care system is harder on most of us than the disease. For me copaxone is crucial. My question to myself is not can I afford Copaxone but will it be more expensive in the long run if I don't find financial assistance through Shared Solutions and the MS Society and stay on the Copaxone? For me hospitalizations, infusions of steriods, wheel chairs, altering my house, nursing care, etc will cost more than Copaxone. Then there is quality of life.
2047903 tn?1330187549 hate to be the bearer of bad news but they are mostly Tier 4. Many of the drug companies have financial assistance, some more than others. Then, unfortunately, there are people who don't take anything either because they don't want to or can't afford to. MS is not a cheap date, for sure but can be a demanding one. Wish I could have given you better news!
2063887 tn?1337829746 I finally figured out that the Copaxone was causing me to have severe migraines so we had to change our plan of action. They wanted me to decide which way to go, but sort of led the discussion towards Tysabri. My original neurologist wanted to start with that as well, but after appealing to the insurance several times they wouldn't approve it. This doctor actually took the time to talk and write down facts about my situation to back up the need.
338416 tn?1420045702 on or off my copaxone, I always worry about disease progression. I think that is just normal. Is there any way you can apply for some of the financial assistance programs to get you back on a dmd? Hearing everyone's woes with the cost of the drugs and having to make these tough choices makes me very sad. We should be treating our people in this country so much better. Lets hope that your relapse here is over soon and that you return to your *normal* state.
Avatar m tn I'm on a daily shot of Copaxone. But the first sign of my disease was last year October with total paralysis on the left side. I've since regained partial use of the left side to the point where I could manage to walk very short distances with assistance. However I had a relapse last week and need a lot of assistance, basically in the wheelchair again. I'm already 58 and may have had MS for while as in hind sight I did have signs of it but was never diagnosed with it.
620048 tn?1358018235 Ouch! Have you talked to Shared Solutions about their patient assistance program? I'm currently on 100% financing for Copaxone. If I didn't have that, it would cost me $90 from Aetna per month.
667078 tn?1316000935 One thing I am glad about going off Copaxone because of the PPMS is not having to deal with Medco/Accredo or Shared Solutions. I have spent my last year in phone hell. First the phone cue, then the electronic voice asking you to state your problem then not understanding it. Finally to get a human and have to go through all the questions to prove who you are. It is not over because after stating your problem you are transferred six times repeating your story each time.
645390 tn?1338555377 They will accept what the insurance gives, and will not expect any more from the patient. The nurse said, the rest of the injectables will follow (Copaxone, Rebif, Avonex). They "always" follow each other to stay competitive. That is a GREAT thing.I hope she was/is right.
Avatar f tn My doctor has given me options for medications for MS. These are expensive since they are considered specialty drugs. Tecfidera seems to be my safest choice for now, but I was told my insurance would only cover 50% and my payment would be about $3600. I don't have that kind of money to spend every month. I'm on unemployment. I know some of the drug companies have financial assistance....has anyone had experience with the financial assistance they provide?
Avatar f tn Initially dr prescribed Gilyenia and it was denied by insurance. Then he submitted Copaxone 40. It has been over 3 weeks and we got word today that it also was denied. Shared solutions couldn't tell us if they may perhaps approve the Copaxone 20. I'll be calling the dr in the morning. This is frustrating. I know this prob pretty common but I hate that the insurance is limiting what meds a patient can take. And we have good insurance, or so we thought. You too???
Avatar m tn t know if they will EVER give me the copaxone or rebif, shots because of the costs. We are still trying to figure out my problems. Hoping that you will get some ideas? Let me know where you are, and maybe I can help with suggestions. You could go to your local paper and state what is going on, or the local TV station, and you would be surprised how fast things can work out. Just a thought, Hope you get some more ideas....