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What is a good substitute for Advair? I've been taking Advair successfully for adult-onset asthma?
Posted 8 Jan 2013 by • 17 answers
... since roughly 2001. Medicare switched me to a new plan for 2013, since my old plan's prices have gone way up (I get extra help, due to finances, so money IS a big issue). Unfortunately, my new plan does not cover Advair, and I'm clueless as to what else will work in maintaining the ...
How do I find a pain management doctor who will prescribe opoids when other methods are unsuccessful
Posted 16 Dec 2011 by • 5 answers
Other methods have been tried - corticosteroid injections and now they will attempt a nerve block. I just sent a message to my doctor to get the details regarding this. My insurance (MediCare/MediCal) limits things like acupuncture for pain management so I am concerned because my current pain ...
Why is MoviPrep so darned expensive?
Posted 9 Apr 2013 by • 4 answers
My pharmacist told me the price (without insurance) was $87.50! I nearly swallowed my tongue! That is outrageous! And the only insurance I have is Medicare and a supplement. If they don't pay, I will have to skip the colonoscopy. I am on a very fixed income. What have some of you had to pay ...
Is there any copay assistance for Neosar (Cyclophosphamide generic)?
Posted 27 Jun 2017 by • 0 answers
Taking Cyclophosphamide for Nephritic Kidney disease. With both Medicare and Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance for this medication, my copay cost is still $500/month! Any ideas where I can find assistance to pay my copay?
How can I find relief from the high cost of Creon? I am in the doughnut hole with medicare?
Posted 8 Jun 2017 by • 0 answers
My prescription costs $390. I do not qualify for low income assistance programs, but this price is too much of a burden for any middle class patient. I have pancreatic cancer and had the Whipple surgery. I lost most of my pancreas and can't digest food without the use of enzymes. Can you, help ...
Will medicare cover Kineret medication?
Posted 15 May 2017 by • 0 answers
Does Medicare cover Humate P?
Posted 16 May 2017 by • 0 answers
Tirosint - the waiver says you are ineligible if you are on medicare which doesn't pay for the med.?
Posted 12 May 2017 by • 0 answers
... I took the coupon to Walgreens - they said it would only take 3 dollars off. After the coupon, it costs $139. I can't take the other hypothyroid medicines due to the fillers. At $139 a month... I dunno? Any tips?
Can Amlodipine 10mg tablets be cut in half? (to equal a 5mg dose)?
Posted 6 Sep 2015 by • 1 answer
I am currently taking 10mg amlodipine daily and the dosage needs to be reduced. I am also in dire straits financially and am very adept with a pill cutter. Being in the 'donut hole' on Medicare, which is my only coverage doesn't help either. Plus I believe that I am having side ...
I am on a Medicare Advantage program. Am I considered "commercially Insured?" The program is?
Posted 1 Apr 2017 by • 1 answer
... through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
I was prescribed Estratest, however, Medicare and Medicare advantage plans will not cover this?
Posted 6 Mar 2017 by • 1 answer
Does the company provide any financial assistance to cover this? The cost for a 90 supply is $400 without insurance coverage which is prohibitive for me living on Social Security. Please direct me to any resources that might be available. Thank you.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy - will medicare cover this new treatment, Spinraza?
Posted 19 Jan 2017 by • 1 answer
My grandson age 22, has type 2 SMA and his health coverage is medicare now that his single mother lost her job 3 weeks ago. Does he have access to this treatment?
I cant afford Cimzia. Seems that all assistance out there is for those without insurance?
Posted 28 Feb 2017 by • 0 answers
How can I get Cimzia cheaper while also receiving Medicare?
Is there a generic equivalent to Victoza?
Posted 11 Nov 2016 by • 1 answer
My wife is going on Medicare in a couple of months and the out of pocket costs under the Part D plans she has been offered are pretty high. Is there a generic equivalent that costs less that she can look into? It's really helping her control her diabetes but the cost is concerning as we move ...
What does PROCEDURE CX..MEAN. BEING CHARGED FOR AND NEVER RECIEVED this type of procedure?
Posted 4 Feb 2017 by • 0 answers
I have received Bill statements..blue cross and MEDICARE..the doctor is dipping in both of these ins co. Ironically I do not have MEDICARE..only blue cross& blue shield..so seems like FRAUD..please help
