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@tristram

I've been given 3-months of assistance--hoping to extend it. The price of the pills makes one wonder if he can afford to live.

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@tristram I certainly can understand your thoughts on this. When I was first told about my treatment, and the cost, it was overwhelming. Not to mention stressful! I was told about the BMS patient support and got help there. I have qualified every year, as we are both retired and have fixed incomes. You need to stay on top of things, and I do keep all my paperwork each year in case there is a need to prove anything. This past December, due to calendar and timing, it was a dicey situation to get approval for my next round, and I was ready to pay out of pocket for the co-pay if needed, to get my meds. It was a very stress=filled holiday season, coupled with weather-related delays to get the shipment in!

Here are a couple of websites you can look into, that may be able to give you more information, and some other avenues to pursue. I have not used the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society programs, but people tell me they are helpful. Please let me know if you find any of these useful!
https://www.bmsaccesssupport.bmscustomerconnect.com/patient
https://www.needymeds.org/drug_list.taf?_function=name&name=Revlimid
https://www.lls.org/support-resources/financial-support/patient-aid-program#:~:text=The%20LLS%20Patient%20Aid%20Program,%2C%20housing%2C%20utilities%2C%20etc.
https://www.biomatrixsprx.com/news/support-resources-for-patients-taking-revlimid-lenalidomide-capsules
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