I used to give myself allergy shots with a tuberculin needle. NOT as bad as it sounds. REALLY!! They could probably even teach hubby to stick you. I think the Hizentra, being sub-cu, has the needle poked in "sideways" -- which really does NOT hurt much (I got tons of allergy tests this way).

Shari, I'm sure you've looked into Medicare Part D? In my state, Privigen IS covered. Once you went through the donut hole (which would be, say, after ONE infusion ), you'd probably be "ok". Well, "ok" comparitively speaking.

The CVS Part D plan I found had someone paying 25% (Privigen is Tier 4) before the donut hole -- of course that is after a premium and a deductible. But, still might be more affordable than Cobra! I think that perhaps Medicare will cover the medical part of the infusion (??????), just not the drug itself?????? (Heard this somewhere -- you might want to give them a call to make sure!)