This is partly in response to the post by Heidi, but I am starting a new one so that anyone who might need this information will have it.
Some months ago there was an article in my home town newspaper. It was written by a man who has MS. He was on Avonex and his
insurance had been paying most of it. His insurance changed what they would pay and his co-payment was going to be over $800.00 per
month. He said he could not afford it. He had called numerous people and tried different avenues to try and get help.
One day he got so frustrated that he picked up the phone and call Biogen directly and they told him not to worry. He said he was getting the
drug for just over $8.00 per month, which is much less than the co-pay he had when the insurance was covering it.
He did not say how much he makes and what his circumstances are, however he obviously is still working. I am sure a lot of things could play into what they will do.
Anyway, it would be worth a try for anyone who can not get the medicine.
Also, I am on Medicare with AARP supplement and Prescription Part D. I have a "decent" income, obviously not high income, but Rebif is
really helping me tremendously. I am concerned because I think I know what their cut off is and my income is getting dangerously near
that amount. Not sure what I will do at that point. It could happen within the next couple of years. Just depends on how much the cost
of living raises are.
Some months ago there was an article in my home town newspaper. It was written by a man who has MS. He was on Avonex and his
insurance had been paying most of it. His insurance changed what they would pay and his co-payment was going to be over $800.00 per
month. He said he could not afford it. He had called numerous people and tried different avenues to try and get help.
One day he got so frustrated that he picked up the phone and call Biogen directly and they told him not to worry. He said he was getting the
drug for just over $8.00 per month, which is much less than the co-pay he had when the insurance was covering it.
He did not say how much he makes and what his circumstances are, however he obviously is still working. I am sure a lot of things could play into what they will do.
Anyway, it would be worth a try for anyone who can not get the medicine.
Also, I am on Medicare with AARP supplement and Prescription Part D. I have a "decent" income, obviously not high income, but Rebif is
really helping me tremendously. I am concerned because I think I know what their cut off is and my income is getting dangerously near
that amount. Not sure what I will do at that point. It could happen within the next couple of years. Just depends on how much the cost
of living raises are.
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