Re: doc. appt. TB test

[Guest guest]

For your TB test- try calling your county health dept. Ours does TB tests for

$5.

For meds, have you tried any patient medication assistance programs?

- In , " brenda " <brendas4x4@...> wrote:

>

> hello group just wanted to give an up date on my doc. appt. didnt go as

> i would of hoped. i thought i would be starting on enbrel, but first i

> have to have a tb test, which i have to go in next tues. for and then

> go back two days after that to have him read that. so, that means two

> days next wk i have to pay for two appts. after paying for one this

> wk. " makes me wonder if they think we are made of money " , then also

> found out my insureance isnt going to be much help. it cost 300 a month

> just to have it, and it will only take off 200 for the med. dont add

> up.so instead of paying 1500 a month of med,i will pay 1300 for it.

> what a savings, makes me mad. i think i am going to try to get

> disabiliy at least that way i could medicad and medicare, that whould

> help with some of the cost. thatnks for letting me vent, brenda

>

[Guest guest]

I have had very good luck with patient assistance programs for our drugs.

I get humeri for free thru there program, and i know remicade also gas a

program. You can get started by looking up the drug on the Internet and there

you are usually able to find an 1-800 number to call for information, if

nothing else they will direct you to the correct place. This project will take a

little time on the phone, and some Patience, but it is well worth the effort.

The Humeri grant is for one year at a time. Also you might ask your doctor what

drug programs he is aware of. My rheumy is the one who directed me to the humeri

program. Another place to check for help is where ever you go in your state to

apply for food stamps, He in WI that I where i found my assistance program for

my pain medicine. Also in your city do you have an advocate for the

handicapped? Here we have Society's Assets, and they will help you find

information. Also ask the financial councilor at your medical clinic and

hospital, they might have some sort of program that helps needy

patients see a doctor. Believe me i know i have used these programs to

survives for the last two years while waiting ti be approved for SSD. These

programs are not advertised but they are out there. I I can be of any more help

please email at bizzare48@...

Also sometimes Church's will help with a one time medical expense like the

cost of a drug for a month. in WI

dreamer_plus <dreamer_plus@...> wrote:

For your TB test- try calling your county health dept. Ours does TB tests for

$5.

For meds, have you tried any patient medication assistance programs?

- In , " brenda " <brendas4x4@...> wrote:

>

> hello group just wanted to give an up date on my doc. appt. didnt go as

> i would of hoped. i thought i would be starting on enbrel, but first i

> have to have a tb test, which i have to go in next tues. for and then

> go back two days after that to have him read that. so, that means two

> days next wk i have to pay for two appts. after paying for one this

> wk. " makes me wonder if they think we are made of money " , then also

> found out my insureance isnt going to be much help. it cost 300 a month

> just to have it, and it will only take off 200 for the med. dont add

> up.so instead of paying 1500 a month of med,i will pay 1300 for it.

> what a savings, makes me mad. i think i am going to try to get

> disabiliy at least that way i could medicad and medicare, that whould

> help with some of the cost. thatnks for letting me vent, brenda

>

[Guest guest]

> >

> > hello group just wanted to give an up date on my doc. appt. didnt go as

> > i would of hoped. i thought i would be starting on enbrel, but first i

> > have to have a tb test, which i have to go in next tues. for and then

> > go back two days after that to have him read that. so, that means two

> > days next wk i have to pay for two appts. after paying for one this

> > wk. " makes me wonder if they think we are made of money " , then also

> > found out my insureance isnt going to be much help. it cost 300 a month

> > just to have it, and it will only take off 200 for the med. dont add

> > up.so instead of paying 1500 a month of med,i will pay 1300 for it.

> > what a savings, makes me mad. i think i am going to try to get

> > disabiliy at least that way i could medicad and medicare, that whould

> > help with some of the cost. thatnks for letting me vent, brenda

> >

>

[Guest guest]

please dreamer

get in touch with your pharmacist

they can give you the name of the manufacturer of enbrel

and if you cannot afford to pay for it sometimes they send no charge

ALSO CHECK MONTEL WILLIAMS SHOW

he is doing about that too]

my heart goes to you

Bonnie sue

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[Guest guest]

Not me..I have 100% no co pays no deductible med coverage from ChampVA....

I was responding to someone else, telling them to get their TB test at their

county health dept and to try the manufacturer for medication assistance.......

- In , bonnie frank <bubblesnbonbons@...> wrote:

>

> please dreamer

> get in touch with your pharmacist

> they can give you the name of the manufacturer of enbrel

> and if you cannot afford to pay for it sometimes they send no charge

> ALSO CHECK MONTEL WILLIAMS SHOW

> he is doing about that too]

> my heart goes to you

> Bonnie sue

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Oops the new kid ran her mouth

sorry but I hope the person you spoke to takes the advice

and Montel is actually doing something to help people with out

insurance coverage for medications

sorry I butted in with out knowing the whole story

Bonnie Sue

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