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Posted by Emily Elizabeth on April 9, 2006, at 22:58:48
My %^&&* insurance has maxed out for rx coverage for the next 5 months. This has created a problem for me b/c I take 6 meds. Some are affordable, but some are not (e.g., Lexapro). My doc told me abt this website (needymeds.com) where you fill out financial info and your doc fills out info and you can get most rx's for a lower fee if you qualify.
I just wanted to know if anyone has had experiences w/ it. I looked at it and was so overwhelmed that I had to put it away. I hate to be in this position. I feel so vulnerable. I hate my insurance and the drug companies.
Any info would help.
Best,
EE
Posted by Wildcard11 on April 10, 2006, at 7:52:56
In reply to Anyone ever use needy meds website?, posted by Emily Elizabeth on April 9, 2006, at 22:58:48
i have heard really great things about COSTCO and their prices being cheap.if i'm not mistaken, Phillipa knows more about that one...
Posted by Phillipa on April 10, 2006, at 13:26:51
In reply to Re: Anyone ever use needy meds website? » Emily Elizabeth, posted by Wildcard11 on April 10, 2006, at 7:52:56
I went to the Eli Lilly site for needy meds when on cymabalta. I only know that they do not do it for generics only name brand. And they even want copies of your income tax if I'm not mistaken. I went off the cymbalta so I didn't do any more with it. And it is overwheming the paperwork. Love Phillipa
Posted by Racer on April 11, 2006, at 18:16:55
In reply to Re: Anyone ever use needy meds website? » Wildcard11, posted by Phillipa on April 10, 2006, at 13:26:51
A while back, I got Prozac through Lilly's compassion program. It was a bother, because it was weeks between when we did the paperwork and when the meds arrived, but there really wasn't that much paperwork. My part was pretty short, and they took my word for my income. I think that was the Lilly Cares program, but it's been a while.
I also got Effexor through the company that makes it, at the same time. Again, pain in the rear end, but I think it was basically one page to fill out and send in.
Posted by Phillipa on April 11, 2006, at 21:16:12
In reply to Re: Anyone ever use needy meds website? » Wildcard11, posted by Phillipa on April 10, 2006, at 13:26:51
The paperwork for the program was only one page yes,But they want copies of your income tax return. Problem is we made a bunch of money on property at the beach we had. And it shows up as income. Neither my husband or I have worked for him two years me for l0. But either forturnately or unfortunately the property at the beach is so expensive a lot I found for example while riding my bike. Bought a lot for $45,ooo and a year later got $95,000, Didn't even want to sell it a dentist from Chapel Hill called us. And then a condo we bought for $92,000 sold two years later for $l89,000. And we have one condo left. And you have to roll over an investment property in l80days. 45 days to identify the property the rest to close. Hence we live mortgage free in Charlotte . But we have no income how do they factor that. We are living off of saving at the time. Which of course will not last much longer. My husband is a custom boat painter of fancy graphics on Fountain Powerboats, Donzi's and Cigarettes. I could get a job but the hospitals here are so big they require school first even though the NC state Nursing Board says no you dont. But a hospital can set their own policy . Kindda like this board.I hold my current nursing license and maintain my malpractice insurance. But until I find a med to allow me to interact in person with people it is not possible. Oh if I do go to school two months on the internet two months on med-surg, two months on psch both full time. I have spent the last two months advocating for my health. Colonoscopy fine, herniated discs in my neck another two are fused, arthritis and I could never lift 300lb patients by my self like I used to my back couldn't take it all I want is parttime psych I was nationally certified in psych but lost it after five years as you have to work fulltime. So I am on a time limit to get to work. In 2008 it will be manditory to go back to school. Rambling but I don't think I will qualify. But am willing to use my savings. Either that or I figure it will be tent time in two years. Love Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on April 11, 2006, at 21:19:17
In reply to Re: Anyone ever use needy meds website? » Phillipa, posted by Phillipa on April 11, 2006, at 21:16:12
PS cymbalta was the med I tried to get and Eli Lilly was the company my doctors office gave us the sheet to fill out but unfortunatedly they want your income tax returns. Love phillipa
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