Home Menu

Site Navigation




advertisement
NeuroTalk Support Groups > > >

Help with Medicine Costs

Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-07-2013, 11:09 AM #1
skywalker1988's Avatar
skywalker1988 skywalker1988 is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Georgia
Posts: 218
10 yr Member
skywalker1988 skywalker1988 is offline
Member
skywalker1988's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Georgia
Posts: 218
10 yr Member
Default Help with Medicine Costs
Hey all - I wanted to know is there a program that can help you pay for your medicines? I don't have health insurance, and my family has been helping me pay for the medicines I have been getting, and it is really weighing on them now cost wise.
skywalker1988 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
Erika (10-07-2013), SallyC (10-07-2013)

advertisement
Old 10-07-2013, 11:18 AM #2
Kitty's Avatar
Kitty Kitty is offline
Wisest Elder Ever
  
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Deep South
Posts: 21,576
15 yr Member
Kitty Kitty is offline
Wisest Elder Ever
Kitty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Deep South
Posts: 21,576
15 yr Member
Default
Some of your previous threads have good info in the replies:


http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/post1016544-8.html
__________________
These forums are for mutual support and information sharing only. The forums are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider. Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.
Kitty is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
bizi (10-09-2013), Erika (10-07-2013), SallyC (10-07-2013)
Old 10-07-2013, 02:23 PM #3
KittyLady's Avatar
KittyLady KittyLady is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Indiana
Posts: 430
10 yr Member
KittyLady KittyLady is offline
Member
KittyLady's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Indiana
Posts: 430
10 yr Member
Default
Try needymeds.org
__________________
Dx RRMS April 1992
Yearly flares from 92 to 11
MS induced seizures 2002
Flare Oct 2011
Flare Dec 2011
Left disabled after 2 previous flares
Betaseron '02, Copaxone '12, Tecfidera '13
(allergic reaction to all)
No longer taking any MS therapy meds
KittyLady is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
Erika (10-07-2013), Kitty (10-07-2013), SallyC (10-07-2013)
Old 10-07-2013, 03:17 PM #4
Kitty's Avatar
Kitty Kitty is offline
Wisest Elder Ever
  
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Deep South
Posts: 21,576
15 yr Member
Kitty Kitty is offline
Wisest Elder Ever
Kitty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Deep South
Posts: 21,576
15 yr Member
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by KittyLady View Post
Try needymeds.org
That's what I suggested to him back in September.
__________________
These forums are for mutual support and information sharing only. The forums are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider. Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.
Kitty is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
Erika (10-07-2013), SallyC (10-07-2013)
Old 10-07-2013, 07:21 PM #5
skywalker1988's Avatar
skywalker1988 skywalker1988 is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Georgia
Posts: 218
10 yr Member
skywalker1988 skywalker1988 is offline
Member
skywalker1988's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Georgia
Posts: 218
10 yr Member
Default
My bad, I keep forgetting so forgive me
skywalker1988 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
Erika (10-07-2013), SallyC (10-07-2013)
Old 10-08-2013, 11:49 AM #6
jprinz99 jprinz99 is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: at home, of course
Posts: 1,140
15 yr Member
jprinz99 jprinz99 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: at home, of course
Posts: 1,140
15 yr Member
Default
contact your State Health Insurance Program (aka: SHIP program). I believe in GA it is called georgiacares.org *for elderly, medicare and other insurance related needs SHIP programs usually can access all RX assistance programs, both govt and non-govt

you may want to make yourself a note
__________________
Jane

Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult!
jprinz99 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
Erika (10-08-2013), SallyC (10-08-2013)
Old 10-08-2013, 03:41 PM #7
TXBatman's Avatar
TXBatman TXBatman is offline
Member
  
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 702
15 yr Member
TXBatman TXBatman is offline
Member
TXBatman's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 702
15 yr Member
Default
I just found out my Rebif copay is going from $35 per month to $913.18 per month starting October 1. I called MS Life Lines, the company that administers Rebif, and they are working on getting me into a $0 copay program. Not sure yet whether I will get it or not, or how long it will last, but they do have a program that may get you financial help if Rebif is what you are on.
TXBatman is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
Erika (10-08-2013), SallyC (10-08-2013)
Old 10-11-2013, 12:30 AM #8
KittyLady's Avatar
KittyLady KittyLady is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Indiana
Posts: 430
10 yr Member
KittyLady KittyLady is offline
Member
KittyLady's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Indiana
Posts: 430
10 yr Member
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kitty View Post
That's what I suggested to him back in September.
Sorry Kitty, didn't know that
__________________
Dx RRMS April 1992
Yearly flares from 92 to 11
MS induced seizures 2002
Flare Oct 2011
Flare Dec 2011
Left disabled after 2 previous flares
Betaseron '02, Copaxone '12, Tecfidera '13
(allergic reaction to all)
No longer taking any MS therapy meds
KittyLady is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
Erika (10-11-2013), Kitty (10-11-2013)
Old 10-11-2013, 08:31 AM #9
Kitty's Avatar
Kitty Kitty is offline
Wisest Elder Ever
  
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Deep South
Posts: 21,576
15 yr Member
Kitty Kitty is offline
Wisest Elder Ever
Kitty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Deep South
Posts: 21,576
15 yr Member
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by KittyLady View Post
Sorry Kitty, didn't know that
No problem . I just want Skywalker to realize how many good folks are giving him good info. Your suggestion was great......needymeds.org has helped many people.
__________________
These forums are for mutual support and information sharing only. The forums are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider. Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.
Kitty is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
KittyLady (10-12-2013), SallyC (10-11-2013)
Old 10-11-2013, 08:48 AM #10
ginnie ginnie is offline
Elder
  
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Anna Maria Island Florida
Posts: 6,278
10 yr Member
ginnie ginnie is offline
Elder
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Anna Maria Island Florida
Posts: 6,278
10 yr Member
Default Hello Skywalker
YES, there is help for scripts. It will take a bit of work on your part, and that of your doctors. The doctor can write a letter of need to the companies that produce the drug. Many of these companies like Libby, do have programs that pay for the med. My medicine costs were over 1,200 a month as well while I had no insurance, no job, no money. Most of my medication I got help for.

I also fight pretty good.....I went to Canada to get my scripts filled, with a group of about 60 sick older folks called the RX Express. There are still ways for you to get medicine from Canada. The consumer affairs group based out of California can also help you to make the right connections. Google up the RX Express Canada.org, and that will have the information from this agency, that may also be able to help get you some direction so you can get your medications. I do care, as I have been in your shoes. Ginnie
ginnie is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
Kitty (10-11-2013), SallyC (10-11-2013)
Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
savella costs Fibrogirl37 Medications & Treatments 2 11-14-2012 12:17 AM
WashingtonState: Thousands join state program to help cut costs of medicine Stitcher Parkinson's Disease 0 07-21-2008 10:20 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:12 PM.

Powered by vBulletin • Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

vBulletin Optimisation provided by vB Optimise v2.7.1 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
 

NeuroTalk Forums

Helping support those with neurological and related conditions.

 

All posts copyright their original authors.

The material on this site is for informational purposes only,
and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment
provided by a qualified health care provider.

Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.

Home