Do I have to be sympomatic to qualify? It's pretty frustrating knowing that there is now an easy cure, that I can't get. So I'm hoping the cost will come down soon, or Medicare will be more generous than my insurance!
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?
I'm sorry you've hit a dead end with Pfizer.
If you're talking about possibly purchasing your meds via the internet from a Canadian source, I would definitely NOT recommend it. Not only do you not know exactly what you may be receiving, it is illegal. Even though Lyrica is not a narcotic.
Have you checked with your social services department to see if you can qualify for state medical assistance through them?
How long have you been on disability?
CAN SOMEONE HERE TELL ME IF THE HARVONI TREATMENT IS PAID BY MEDICARE AND SUPPL. INSURANCE, AND APROX. HOW MUCH IS THE CO-PAY?
TKS!
I have been on Forteo daily injections for 1 year and I have experienced considerable joint pains which did not exist prior to treatment. My left hip and knee, my right knee and my hands have been getting worse each month. Has anyone else experienced similar reactions?
My doctor told me that I have Osteoporosis and wants me to try Forteo an injection for two years. Has anyone tried this drug and what were your side effects, if any. I don't want to make my stomach problems worse than there already are.
If you are not eligible for any coverage that could help there is the Patient Assistance Program where a medication company can provide the medication without cost. Medicare should be able to help since you said you have it. Try calling their hotline. If they are unable to explain things try the Medicare Rights Center. If a medication is working you shouldnt have to change it.
I have severe osteoporosis and am trying to take Forteo. I started out with half dose and have worked up to a full dose. The full dose 2 days in a row was disabling. My doctor suggested every other day. So I let the previous trial work its way out of my system for 5 days and tried another full dose. This is three days after the dose and I am weaker each day. I move in slow motion. My doctor is puzzled. Anyone had a similar experience?
Just was informed that I have osteoporosis. My doctor wants me to use Forteo, an injection that you use for two years.
There seems to be some misunderstanding of how Medicare works and how Medicare deals with insurance coverage for drugs.
First you have to decide what type of Medicare plan you want. Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) such as an HMO or PPO that offers Medicare prescription drug coverage. Depending on which you chose will determine what insurance drug plan you will have.
For example...
I am 65 years old and recently diagnosed with cataracts. I have Medicare and a supplement insurance with Aretna Medicare. My doctor has recommended Crystalens IOL as first choice with a cost (after insurance) of $2,695 per eye. His second choice is Tecnis Aspheric IOL with additional cost (after insurance) of $1,000 per eye. After doing some research, I have decided to go with the Tecnis Aspheric IOL.
IS THERE ANY HELP ONE CAN GET TO HELP PAYING FOR A PREVENTATIVE MASTECTOMY WHEN ONE IS POSITIVE FOR BRAC 1 AND SURVIVOR OF OVARIAN CANCER. MEDICARE WILL NOT PAY AND HAVE NO OTHER INSURANCE?
Monofocal and aspheric IOLs are covered by insurance and Medicare. I can't figure out why you'd want to know the cost for ReZoom. Please don't tell me that you are seriously considering have this obsolete, problem-prone lens implanted in your eye (even if THEY pay YOU.)
Looking for the lowest-cost cataract surgeon in town is definitely not a good strategy.
Curious here, if you don't mind if i ask but what is the cost per month for medicare? And does the 200.00 also cover your part D and do you have to pay any deductables for medicare part A, B, or D or are they covered by your supplemental plan?
t the medical profession one of the culprits being accused of high medical costs as Congress attempts to recover 500 million from Medicare? Since I went on Medicare, the doctors seem to schedule me more for tests and office visits. A lot of expansion and promotion in my area for iol lenses as well as Lasik surgery. How can they staff these offices with experienced surgeons,? They have to start somewhere.
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