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cjrusso 04-26-2010 12:43 PM

Cost of IVIG Infusion with Medicare
 
I'm about to have a VATS Thymectomy and my neuro is suggesting I have an IVIG infusion. Anyone know what the cost is of this with someone on Medicare.

jana 04-26-2010 03:31 PM

From what I have heard in other MG groups, Medicare Part D is what covers IVIG for MGers. And you WILL go into the "donut-hole" on the first go-round. :( It is EXPENSIVE stuff. I "think" that "some" advocates were trying to get a bill passed in Congress to get Medicare to cover IVIG for MG and other disorders. I "think" that it DOES already cover certain illnesses -- not sure what they are.

Sorry that I cannot be of more help.


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