Re: tried to pick up enbrel today

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Lauri Ann,

I have blue cross. Back when I was on Enbrel, about 7 years ago, all

injectables were $25 copay. They didn't like covering it, but they did. When I

was on Remicade, I paid $20 every six weeks for an infusion....Which really made

them mad because it was costing $3300 every six weeks! Now I take Kineret and

they finally changed the rules and quadrupled my copay to $100 per month. We

tried to get help from the Amgen, but of course I fall thru a huge crack and

don't qualify for any help. Perhaps you can qualify for help from the company

that make Enbrel, Immunex. It is marketed through Amgen, so one of those

companies should be able to help. I know that I have a friend with MS who can't

afford her meds and the company sends it to her home every month with little or

no cost to her. So, if you can qualify, the support you can get from the maker

of the drug can be quite helpful. I will say a prayer that you can get some

help.

Stay Healthy

Lauri mchenry wrote:

well, i tried to pick up my enbrel, for the first time, and got the shock of

my life. i have excellus insurance, they cover 80%of my prescriptions, my copay

was $255.30...for one month, how can anyone do this??? i cannot afford that at

all, i dont know what to do any suggestions? or just prayers!! lol, thanks for

letting me vent.

Lauri Ann

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Lauri Ann,

I can tell you that 4 injections are $1600 for enbrel. It is quite expensive.

I would suggest you call your insurance company and have them contact the

doctor. That is how I got my insurance to cover the expense. It makes it so hard

when the meds we need are that expensive. Until the drug companies worry more

for thier patients and less about the lining of thier pockets the price of drugs

will continue to go up. I hope you can get help with the cost.

Danni

tried to pick up enbrel today

well, i tried to pick up my enbrel, for the first time, and got the shock of my

life. i have excellus insurance, they cover 80%of my prescriptions, my copay was

$255.30...for one month, how can anyone do this??? i cannot afford that at all,

i dont know what to do any suggestions? or just prayers!! lol, thanks for

letting me vent.

Lauri Ann

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Laurie:

You might also check with an organization I have seen montel advertise called

PPArx.org

I believe that it is based on income and other critieria. Not sure exactly

what it all entails,but I have finally got my dad some help through them. Worth

a try as well.

I know my insurance plan will not cover any of the kineret, remicade or humira

or anything of the like until I have a complete failure on the meds I am on.

Worth a try.

Tracilyn

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Hi Lauri.

I don't know if this will help, but I have seen many commercials with Montel

talking about help with meds. I'm not sure if Enbrel will fall under

their plan but it can't hurt to try. The phone # they give is 18004ppanow. I

hope this helps. Hope you have a good and dragon free day.

Sherry,Toledo

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my copay was $255.30...i cannot afford that at all, any suggestions? or just

prayers!!

Lauri Ann

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thanks for the advice, but they already have been , the $255 was my copay, and i

still cant afford it, the darned of it is my family is right in that crack, we

supposedly make to much money to qualify for any assistance and yet we're poor

as heck. idk, what to do, my husband has a decent job at a steel mill, works his

butt off for us, we have private insurance but doesnt cover it all, i guess im

better off than some, but if i were poorer i could get help with it, its so

silly. we have 4 kids left at home and can barely make ends meet now, idk i

guess prayers are all i can ask for thanks again, lauri

Blondedolphin172@... wrote: Lauri Ann,

I can tell you that 4 injections are $1600 for enbrel. It is quite expensive.

I would suggest you call your insurance company and have them contact the

doctor. That is how I got my insurance to cover the expense. It makes it so hard

when the meds we need are that expensive. Until the drug companies worry more

for thier patients and less about the lining of thier pockets the price of drugs

will continue to go up. I hope you can get help with the cost.

Danni

tried to pick up enbrel today

well, i tried to pick up my enbrel, for the first time, and got the shock of my

life. i have excellus insurance, they cover 80%of my prescriptions, my copay was

$255.30...for one month, how can anyone do this??? i cannot afford that at all,

i dont know what to do any suggestions? or just prayers!! lol, thanks for

letting me vent.

Lauri Ann

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Lauri Ann,

I can not imagine having a family with this illness. I do not know what it is

like but I give all parents alot of credit. I will keep you in my prayers and I

hope there will be an answer. Keep your chin up.... By the way how old are your

children??? I have a 3 year old newphew and a 7 year old niece.

Danni

tried to pick up enbrel today

well, i tried to pick up my enbrel, for the first time, and got the shock of my

life. i have excellus insurance, they cover 80%of my prescriptions, my copay was

$255.30...for one month, how can anyone do this??? i cannot afford that at all,

i dont know what to do any suggestions? or just prayers!! lol, thanks for

letting me vent.

Lauri Ann

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Lauri Ann,

Do you have a mail order option with your prescription coverage? I

sure hope so, 'cause it's way cheaper that way. You would probably

pay that amount for 3 months of medication. I get mine that way and it

saves a ton of money. Check it out. Otherwise, not sure waht to tell

you. The shot meds are very expensive.

Houston

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Mine is going to be 322.50 & my insurance also pays 80% where do you get yours

from? there is a webisite you can check www.pparx.org it tells how to get help

with presp. costs you might also check the Enbrel website they have patient

services that might be able to help as well.

Chris

Lauri mchenry wrote:

well, i tried to pick up my enbrel, for the first time, and got the shock of

my life. i have excellus insurance, they cover 80%of my prescriptions, my copay

was $255.30...for one month, how can anyone do this??? i cannot afford that at

all, i dont know what to do any suggestions? or just prayers!! lol, thanks for

letting me vent.

Lauri Ann

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[Guest guest]

Lauri, I get my Enbrel through the Encourage Foundation. I'm uninsured with

a low income so I get it for free. I do remember reading in the original

paperwork I received that they work with insured clients too. Your doctor

would have to contact them for you but it might be worth a try. If your

copay is more than you can handle financially, you might be able to get it

through The Encourage Foundation for just what the insurance would pay to

them. If you would like any more information about this let me know.

Aleeta

tried to pick up enbrel today

> well, i tried to pick up my enbrel, for the first time, and got the shock

> of my life. i have excellus insurance, they cover 80%of my prescriptions,

> my copay was $255.30...for one month, how can anyone do this??? i cannot

> afford that at all, i dont know what to do any suggestions? or just

> prayers!! lol, thanks for letting me vent.

>

> Lauri Ann

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