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My wife gets Prolia shots twice a year to help stave off osteoporosis. After Medicare advantage, she still pays $300 per injection Pretty pricey I would say.
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@heisenberg34 Pricey, yes. I will start them in the next several weeks. After two years of anastrozole for breast cancer, Fosamax is proving to be ineffective, so my oncologist is switching me to Prolia. I've not yet had any broken bones, but I want to be proactive and not reactive.
Can you still switch to original Medicare with a supplemental?
@heisenberg34 It is difficult to switch to Traditional Medicare as acceptance is not automatic. No co- pays with plan F, but no longer available to new enrollees The new best coverage is plan G which has a small deductible. Most supplemental plans to traditional Medicare are pricey and the premium rates keep going up with everything else. Most people go with advantage plans to save on premiums, This is ok when you are younger and healthier, but they are designed to cost more as you age and need more care. $300.00 for a shot every 6 mo. is less than I pay in 1 mo. on Traditional Medicare premium, but Traditional is well worth it if you can swing it!
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Traditional Medicare B and Medigap completely cover Prolia. I will go on it after my year of Evenity injections (also paid for completely). Medicare Advantage is an attempt by the government to privatize Medicare.
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I live in Canada so my shots are covered that's a drag you have to pay that much