I've been trying to catch up with news and happenings but LIFE GOT IN THE WAY! Isn't that GREAT!!! Well in a way it is but in another way it isn't. I just want to update you. I was having problems getting my medications (non Cancer related but needed just as well). I was appalled that my Medicare Drug Plan - Advantra Freedom - told me that they paid $2,400.00 for me and that I must now pay 100% of drug costs. I did apply for Medicaid but was approved only with a "Spend Down". What is a spend down? It's what I need to pay before Medicaid kicks in. My Spend Down is $610.00! I get $1300.00 a month from SS - after rent and other bills I have $90.00 to spend for Food and other living expenses and any over the counter drugs I might need. I do know that there are those in much worse position than I and it is for these people I am posting the following helpful information.
PARTNERSHIP FOR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE
1-888-477-2669
WWW.PPARX.ORG
RxOUTREACH
Phone for application - 1-800-769-3880
LILLY CARES
1-800-545-6962 for application or
www.lillycares.com to download application
GSK ACCESS
1-866-518-4357 (they will mail application)
CROC (Citizens Reunited to Overcome Cancer)
A wonderful group who do wonderful things for people with Cancer. Call them and you won't be disappointed.
HOT LINE: 1-845-291-8578
Address: CROC
POB 860
New Hampton, New York 10958
They can also use your contribution.
I have a lot more to tell you. I'll post additional info tomorrow.
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Keep Fighting!!!
I just happened across your post and thought that I'd share additional information regarding financial prescription help.
PARTNERSHIP FOR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE:
This is NOT a program which approves or delivers meds to a patient. The info on their website is pretty much as good as it gets, meaning no extra information or help over the phone. Most folks don't know that this is basically a huge PR campaign from PhRMA, the industry's lobby group.
Not recommended.
NEEDYMEDS.COM:
This independent source maintains an exhaustive and up-to-date listing of government, pharmaceutical company, and non-profit assistance programs available. This is not a program from which to directly receive meds.
Highly recommended.
PATIENTADVOCATE.ORG
The folks over there are absolutely wonderful and will work with you to find assistance, not just medication, but also with denied insurance claims, job retention appeals, etc.
Highly recommended.
Good luck,
Lisa
Hi Jo
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