[coletaterbug]

I know someone has said that there is a place that will help pay for medicine because my husband work has raised there insurance get this from $70.00wk to $161.00wk there is no way we can afford this.So as of December 1st we will have no insurance I am trying to apply for state help but if not approved I was needing to know how to get help with my medicine.Thanks any help greatly appreciated.

[Kitty]

Here is a website that I've found very helpful:

www.pparx.com

Hope this helps. I will also be "insuranceless" as of 12/31/08.

[lady_express_44]

Our meds are mostly paid for in Canada (universal health care), and I don't live in the US . . . but I hope some of the tips I've seen posted elsewhere might be helpful for you:

1.) www.pparx.org

2.) http://www.rarediseases.org/

3.) www.edhayes.com/indigent.html

4.) www.themedicineprogram.com/

5.) www.pharmwell.com/indigent.htm

6.) Try calling the drug companies directly:

AVONEX: 1-800-456-2255

BETASERON: 1-877-836-5724

COPAXONE: 1-800-887-8100

NOVANTRONE: 1-877-447-3243

REBIF: 1-877-447-3243

TYSABRI: 1-800-456-2255

7.) Lower income patients can call Rx Council (1-866-794-3571) and tell them (or leave a message) what drug(s) you need. They will tell you who to get in touch with. It is for the lower income, and provides very low co-pays. Apparently you need a year's prescription with 3 refills.

8) 1-866-728-4368--Bridges to Access -- will direct you to the drug company that carries the med you need (order a 3 month supply).

Cherie

[NurseNancy]

great advice already.

i work directly with a pharmacy and get help with my copaxone.

you can try PPA too. partnership for prescription assistance. i don't know the #. i've heard it advertised on tv but don't know anything else about their help.

please share with us what you find out as it may be helpful.

[jprinz99]

Just dealt with this today myself. I suggest contacting your state's health insurance program AKA: SHIP (they also help folks without adequate insurance) and the Pharmacy Connection (much more complete than PPARX.com which is also helpful). We have also used Xubex in the past with good results.

Good luck!

[0357]

Edited to say all the drug companies I've dealt with have low 3 month supply co-pays...

If you need Wellbutrin (as well as other drugs), call 1-866-728-4368.

Baclofen, Klonopin & Xanax and a number of other drugs comes from Rx Outreach if I remember correctly; but most importantly it includes the middle income people. 1-800-769-3880.

You can even have Part D coverage which doesn't cover Xanax or Klonopin and get these drugs if your income allows; 1-800-769-3880. Edited again to say the Federal Poverty rate is higher than State Poverty rates (at least in Pennsylvania). I now receive help from our Federal government.

Help from MS disease modifying drugs:

AVONEX: 1-800-456-2255

BETASERON: 1-877-836-5724

COPAXONE: 1-800-887-8100

NOVANTRONE: 1-877-447-3243

REBIF: 1-877-447-3243

TYSABRI: 1-800-456-2255