But you have insurance...

[Lurking Sockpuppet]

This is just a vent session for me.

I had to stop seeing all my doctors last October because my financial situation changed and I could no longer afford all the co-pays. I have several issues that will result in my death at some point. It is just a matter of time. I received a call from my Doctor's office inquiring as to why I had not come in for a follow up. After explaining the issue they helped me find what I thought was going to be a solution. I clinic that took my insurance and based it's fees on a sliding scale. I optimistically made an appointment and went.

Unfortunately, it was a complete waste of my and their time. All the new Dr. would do is your issues are too severe you must see specialists. All he would do is give me referrals to the same specialist that I can't afford to see. His arguments is but you have insurance. That doesn't matter when the co-pays are more than I have. I had to tell the pharmacy not to bother filling one of the prescriptions he gave me because it was going to cost me $178.00. I have less than $5.00 in my account. Everywhere I have checked I don't qualify for prescription assistance because I have insurance. Never mind the fact that it still costs a fortune for the drugs I need.

I knew before I went that my not being treated is killing me. But at least I had accepted it. Now I look at the stack of referrals and lab orders and I just get depressed and angry. I can't find a job. I can't stand or walk much because of my feet. My husband works his butt off just to make ends meet. He earns just enough for us not to qualify for any assistance. It sucks!

Thanks for letting me vent.

[Andara Bledin]

I would very strongly suggest you check out Mytical's thread over in the Off Topic section; it has a plethora of great advice given to him on different ways to try to get funding for necessary medications.

It's mostly aimed at someone without any funding at all, but some of it can be useful for someone with limited funding.

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[Javarod]

I know this feeling all too well, heck, i can't even afford the bottle of vitamins my chiropractor recommends i buy (and for those wondering, chiro is covered with a $25 co-pay that i can barely afford, but need so badly).

As to prescriptions, i swear that market is rigged, the med i used to be on (trilypetal or something like that, and should still be on), costs $90 for 30 days worth at Walgreens, or if i order it from my insurance's fulfillment center, $16 for 90 days.

[Teskeria]

I would very strongly suggest you check out Mytical's thread over in the Off Topic section; it has a plethora of great advice given to him on different ways to try to get funding for necessary medications.

It's mostly aimed at someone without any funding at all, but some of it can be useful for someone with limited funding.

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would you have a link? I cant seem to find off topic. It may have something I can use. I am tired of explaining I dont take bp meds cause I cant afford them and yes I know over 200 is BAD!!!.

[Andara Bledin]

The thread is over HERE.

As mentioned, it's mostly geared towards someone who has no funds at all, but there's some good advice about advocating for yourself and talking to manufacturers directly, etc.

Good luck!

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