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Medicare Questions
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Is Mounjaro covered by insurance or Medicare?
Does Mounjaro have a $25 coupon available?
How do I find a pain management doctor who will prescribe opoids?
When other methods are unsuccessful. 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... read more
What is a good substitute for Advair? I've been taking Advair successfully for adult-onset asthma?
... 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 status quo... read more
I had a MRI in 2010 which said I have Spinal stenosis.My lower back pain is so bad in the morn. I?
... have to roll out of bed. It seems to be getting worse.I finally have my Medicare and have an appointment with a pain management Dr. I have been taking Oxycodone 30mg they work for about 4 to 5 hrs then my pain starts again. I had a phone consult with a surgeon and the surgery costs 100,000.00... read more
Did U no Medicare is removing armour thyroid from formulary?
Starting New Years Day, Medicare is removing Armour thyroid extract for hypothyroid from its pharmaceutical formulary of approved medications. I received the notice today. My HMO won't cover the cost of my Armour thyroid now. What makes it ridiculousness is that I called some pharmacies about the... read more
How do you get insurance to pay for expensive drug Viibryd?
Today my new primary Dr gave me sample pack of Viibryd. I told her that my insurance wouldn't pay for drug but she said well you've tried many of the others so it should. My B/C medicare plan only pays for generic. Any ideas or do I call tomorrow and get different drug. In the past I've taken... read more