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7% Saline Success Story that warmed my heart.

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Feb 25 7:08pm | Replies (122)

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Thank you Barbara. I have had asthma since birth and on allergy shots for 66 years. Tried to get off 3 different occasions and found myself in the emergency room each time. I am in for life, per the DR. They work well for me. I don't have a deductible on this Medicare GA program but when I did before 65, I met my deductible by the end of January with my allergy serum order every year in January. So Yes, if you have a chronic illness you need fantastic insurance.
The Donut hole. I have read about that but never really understood it. We don't have a donut hole on my insurance. They just use some kind of level system 1, 2, and catastrophic. When you reach out of pocket of $2000.00 you don't pay anymore for the rest of the year. I only paid $60.66 for my Tobramycin for 14 days but can't wait to see what they put on the end of the monthly report for that. The last time I used Tobi (it was on private Anthem insurance) it was reported on my paperwork as $10,000. Not sure how they figured that because I only paid at that time $184.00 for 14 days.

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So glad this health insurance discussion got started.
It sent me reviewing my OK state health insurance booklet.
Well, the $2000.00, drug, out of pocket amount did start taking effect for 2025. The Inflation Reduction Act came through for Medicare recipients, our Medicare Part D within the plans. Yes, for me also the same drug arrangement as you, however, mine is within a Supplement Plan with the state vs. the state Advantage Plan that is also available.
That's good news overall. However, for me, so far I rarely have to pick up a mediation from the pharmacist but that might change as the months and years continue, especially with my having our common problem of BE and my MAI. I have been so fortunate and blessed.
Now if I could just stop this constant sputum that comes up to my throat that I am constantly having clear out, it is very annoying and frustrating. BUT, no pain as yet and that is such a good thing.
Hope you have had a good day.
Barbara