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Sometimes the PCP is just not qualified, about the immunosuppressants, Medicare covers them for 36 months , that goes back to some legislation several years back, they are usually covered by a secondary insurance...depending on your situation you can get part D Medicare for drug coverage.

Sorry the other drugs are covered...etc.

@kequick I have this printed out! It is very helpful.
JoDee

@ca426 I had my transplant about 18 months ago. My immunosuppressants have been paid for by Medicare B. Are you saying that B will only pay for 3 years? I do have Medicare D for drug coverage but that is more apt to not be paid for as completely and these drugs are pretty costly I hear.
Regarding PCPs not being qualified, these pharmaceuticals are prescribed by my transplant surgeon, my PCP has nothing to do with them. My transplant team will not prescribe drugs that are not transplant related, they leave that to the PCP.
JK

@ca426 Charlie, I am confused about your posts. My immunosuppressants are currently being paid for by Medicare B. You indicate that they only pay for three years and then it goes over to Medicare D. With Medicare D is it well covered or will we have to pay a lot more for these drugs? I thought we were done with exorbitant drug prices when I got my transplant and finally was able to no longer take xifaxan. If I recall before getting on Medicare you could research which Medicare D plans paid the most for the drugs you use. I guess I may have to do this now.
Thanks.
JK

Good morning friends,
I hope this first day of spring finds you in good spirits. We might have snow in Minnesota today, so our good spirits might have to wait until tomorrow. 🙂
In today's blog post, we celebrate National Kidney Month. This month, pay some extra attention to your kidneys and learn about their function and how to keep them healthy. If you are in need of a kidney transplant, have you taken advantage of the National Kidney Month hype to talk to your friends and family about kidney donation?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/newsfeed-post/celebrate-national-kidney-month/

I’m having a kidney transplant at Mayo Rochester April 6th with my daughter being the donor. I am so fortunate since my age prevents me from being on a waiting list. Although it’s probably the scariest challenge I’ve faced, I’m very grateful to have it done while I’m still feeling good and it’ll be done at an excellent place.My daughter is a very enthusiastic donor and looking forward to a few weeks of r&r..

@cmael, Welcome to Mayo Connect! Thank you for joining our discussion and for sharing this incredible good news! This has to be the most exciting way to celebrate National Kidney Month ever!
May you and your daughter be forever blessed with peace and health.

I want to invite you to a discussion: Kidney transplant - The Journey from the Donor Side.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/kidney-transplant-from-the-donor-side/
Rosemary

@cmael

We will be looking forward to hearing from you later in April!

Teresa

Thank you so much! I meant to also mention that since I’ve been reading the various posts, it has really helped calm some of my fears. My daughter gave me a t shirt that says “I’m a warrior. I’m stronger than I’ve ever been”. Got to remember that.