@irenea8 I have AARP medigap supplemental and part D I have AARP. My part D covered the Brinsupri, but the out of pocket was going to be the remainder of the $2000 max that came to $667. The pharmacy handling the Brinsupri ask if I would be interested in assistance…YES! With in minutes I was approved through The Assistance Fund Bronchiectasis copay assistance program. I paid $0 for my medicine.
I guess with this medicine it is wait and see. They say it doesn’t really kick in fully for about 3 months, but I am feeling a lot better. More energy, less coughing and sputum is clear.
The website for the Assisance Fund is:
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@irenea8 Hi Irene. I am curious. Are you of Medicare age, if so how long and what type of health plan did you secure, an Advantage or Medigap/Supplement. I think it might be the Medigap/Supplement if I am 'reading between the lines' correctly. I ask because you have been stating you didn't get signed up as yet for the D Plan....if I'm not mistaken. If you need to sign up for the D Plan after possibly having been able to sign up for it in previous years....will you have to pay a penalty for late sign up??? Hope not.
Thanks again to you, along with Sue, for giving me your thoughts early on about my going on the antibiotics or not going on. You both helped me a great deal in doing what I feel has been best for me with the low load of MAI and still feeling well and without having started the antibiotics. PFT is fine as yet also. Some plugging in my lower left lobe of which I finally started doing the side position with postural drainage. Worst annoying problem, lots of need to clear out mucus during the day and much after eating.
Hoping you had many good days in October and wishing November to be lots of good days for you.
Barbara