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@curlylocks Thank you for responding. Before you give up on Tymlos please do just a tad more research. I also thought I would not be able to manage the financial commitment for 18 mos. And then a very nice lady explained....”Here’s the deal.”
Because Tymlos has a high cost, after one month at $500, you are already in the doughnut hole where you spend 2 months and $1000. Then you are completely covered for the remaining 9 months at $8.00 per month. So the average monthly cost is $131. That is more manageable. I am so far from an insurance guru...it just makes my head spin so allow a little leeway on my math skills. However, this works for me.
The same insurance person gave me contact information for 3 manufactures that offer financial assistance.
What gives me chills is that RX companies are increasing prices so much that as seniors we are being priced out of the market for the very medications we need for a decent quality of life. Just like the patent process, these pharmaceutical companies have to make a killing before generics take over and they have to start all over. A dilemma for sure.
Have a restful sleep tonight. Chris
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Thank you for your response. It is appreciated! On Wed., we pick up my first month's supply which is considered a "sample." I will be filing out papers to try and get help from Tymlos. We already have huge out-of-pocket medical expenses from my seeing a doctor who practices "functional" medicine. Yes, he is a chiropractor, but also uses magnetic and laser treatment w/supplements. Dr. Draper is currently treating me for severe degenerative disc disease in my neck. I was told by the spine surgeon they could not operate. If they did, eventually, my neck would be paralyzed. Since I have adverse reactions to pain meds, Dr. Draper was able to bring me out of deep pain without drugs. It took a number of months and I am being treated by him for well over a year. For us, it was a miracle. I am also receiving multiple epidurals for my back. Between all of these issues including a bad knee, you can imagine our medical bills are "sky high!" Although not a medical expert, I'm beginning to believe that my bone problem is connected to the deterioration of discs and joints. Not sure if my doctors are even thinking along these lines. My apology for getting to lengthy with my response. Again, thank you for your input!
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@artscaping Does the amount of expenditure you have to have vary by insurance carrier? When I was on xifaxan we were spending about $700 a month and didn’t hit the donut hole until around September. The retail on that was around $2400 a month, but it was worth it. My husband has a very good retirement pension but that was a sacrifice.
JK