Re: FREE Rx Prescription Drug Card - reposting Dom's graph

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REPOSTING DOM'S GRAPH:

I tried typing in my main prescriptions to see how this card would

compare with the card I have from my insurance company

( " hospitalization only " plan), and also how it would compare with

having no discount card from any company (being totally self-pay).

Below are my findings (I rounded the numbers to whole numbers; for

example, $4.46 = $4, and $4.57 = $5)

DOM'S MED#/ WITH NO CARD/ WITH MY INSURANCE CARD/WITH THIS FREE CARD

#1 $21 $8 $19

#2 $14 $5 $12

#3 $10 $3 $8

#4 $48 $10 $76

#5 $78 $51 $75

#6 $10 $2 $13

I hope this is more readable now. As you can see, the free card is

sometimes more expensive than no card. Sometimes it saves $2-3.

Dom

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Thanks, Dominie, for your terrific cost comparison graph. You've identified what amounts to only a small $saving on some prescriptions. I agree that the "online database" is a very necessary, and useful tool. Great research! Cheers - Carlene.

>> REPOSTING DOM'S GRAPH:> I tried typing in my main prescriptions to see how this card would > compare with the card I have from my insurance company > ("hospitalization only" plan), and also how it would compare with > having no discount card from any company (being totally self-pay). > Below are my findings (I rounded the numbers to whole numbers; for > example, $4.46 = $4, and $4.57 = $5)> > DOM'S MED#/ WITH NO CARD/ WITH MY INSURANCE CARD/WITH THIS FREE CARD> > #1 $21 $8 $19> > #2 $14 $5 $12> > #3 $10 $3 $8> > #4 $48 $10 $76> > #5 $78 $51 $75> > #6 $10 $2 $13> > I hope this is more readable now. As you can see, the free card is > sometimes more expensive than no card. Sometimes it saves $2-3.> > Dom>

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If you belong to AAA, you can go to their website and print out a prescription drug card free. Also they have a free benefit of discounts on eye glasses and a few other health care services. AARP if you belong, you can go to their website and do a search and they have several free discounts that you can get. Even on some alternative services, like chiropractic, massage therapy, and alternative medicine. Sandie -- Re: "FREE Rx Prescription Drug Card - reposting Dom's graph

REPOSTING DOM'S GRAPH:

I tried typing in my main prescriptions to see how this card would

compare with the card I have from my insurance company

("hospitalization only" plan), and also how it would compare with

having no discount card from any company (being totally self-pay).

Below are my findings (I rounded the numbers to whole numbers; for

example, $4.46 = $4, and $4.57 = $5)

DOM'S MED#/ WITH NO CARD/ WITH MY INSURANCE CARD/WITH THIS FREE CARD

#1 $21 $8 $19

#2 $14 $5 $12

#3 $10 $3 $8

#4 $48 $10 $76

#5 $78 $51 $75

#6 $10 $2 $13

I hope this is more readable now. As you can see, the free card is

sometimes more expensive than no card. Sometimes it saves $2-3.

Dom

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