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Old 05-10-2011, 11:56 PM
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Just announced--Financial help for those who go on Gilenya (fingolimod pills) is available. This is big news. Legally they can't help people on Medicare but anyone with conventional insurance or no insurance can be assisted. It seems hard to believe but they will help up to $800 a month for the medication itself. There is financial help for medical care to monitor during treatment (eye exams, skin checks, cardio and lung checks)--looks like $600 total.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-1...cket-cost.html

Am I completely imagining this? But it says so on the news page!
Hello Natalie,

Yes, I've started up the process and talked to the Gilenya support nurse who told me they pay $800 and they do have a payment assistance program too (if you qualify). Good luck to you.
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