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Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Feb 6, 2023 | Replies (7)

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@becsbuddy

@danab Hi and welcome to MayoClinicConnect. I have Medicare and Tricare for Life and it has been wonderful! Together they have paid for everything. In one year, the bills added up to 300k and I think I’ve only paid $1000. Medicare would not pay for the IV drug I’m getting because it’s not yet approved for my autoimmune disease. But, the doctor’s office convinced the drug manufacturer to cover costs (or I wouldn’t be alive!) Cost being 28k per dose.😥 You might want to get lots of Tricare for Life info to study before you make any changes—just so you don’t get any surprises! Let us know how it goes. When you’re sick, insurance should be the least of your problems. I’ve got my fingers crossed!

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@becsbuddy thank you your experience helps. Luckly i can do a trial run. I can suspend the BCBS and reinstate it if things don't work out but i have to wait to open season. Lord willing ive done good so far. I will say that Mayo has been great about getting alteratives to pay for prescription drugs.