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@kathyjjb I'm not sure what qualifies as "affordable", but as a retired government employee I pay over $600/mo premiums for the two of us for our supplemental insurance, plus Medicare B premiums of $370/mo (combined.) We are fortunate that we are able to afford it, but with changes coming none of us knows what the future might hold.
At this time, I have few exacerbations, so have not checked to see what Brinsupri might cost. I do know that getting approval for name brand drugs for either of us has been an ordeal these past 5 years, so will not even consider asking unless my bronchiectasis progresses.
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@sueinmn I may have over generalized. That said, I have noticed there are better insurance plans out there for Federal employees, Military, and of course our politicians. My current plan only pays 60% for Tier 4 and 0% for any tier 5 medications. I may look at supplement plans again, but my situation is different from most: I am a single parent to my adult son with Down Syndrome, and we get 0 support from his father-hasn't seen him in 20 years-not a penny sent his way. Most people don't get that it's almost impossible for someone to even have a job in my situation, particularly since he has had health problems. Fortunately, I was able to do self-employment. The bad news is my work has most likely been the cause of me contracting both BE and MABC. So, consider yourself extremely fortunate.
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@sueinmn Curious. Does the Gov't Plan, Supplement Plan, include the D, prescription plan, built into it...or is that an extra cost?
My State Plan, Supplemental Plan, has the D built into it and I also have a Dental Plan on it for a total of $271.00... I just recently found out how good a price it is when I was curious about Private Insurance Plans and inquired to see if I was paying more than the outside Insurance Supplemental Plans. Found out I was is good hands with the State Plan.
I liked what Irene8 has said about her experience, so far, with her going on the Brinsupri.
If they change the Prescription Deductible going forward for 2027 I might be thinking...."try it sooner than later."
Have you heard, or do the doctors even know, if the Brinsupri is going to be a medication for us that we have to take forever due to the inflammation of BE?
When do you take off on the big bird or cruise?
Barbara