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Interstitial pulmonary fibrosis

Lung Health | Last Active: Sep 2 9:03am | Replies (58)

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Yes, next year this is an important change to Medicare and the max out of pocket cost for Part D drugs will be $2000. This year it was $8000. So that is really good news for people who need expensive Tier 5 drugs!
I almost got put on this anti-fibrotic, but I did Consult with Specialist who said my pulmonary fibrosis was stable for the moment and didn't see the risk benefit of the drug and instead put me on oxygen for exertion and night sleep. Medicare covers the O2 also.

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Great that you were able to avoid the meds and the expense!!! And that you are stable 😁
My husband’s part D capped at 3,000+ out of pocket. It seems that the overall cost of the drug gets applied to reaching the donut hole…at least in his case.
Thank you for sharing/confirming the “only “ 2,000 for next year.
Stay well!!