Comments on: When Your Diabetes is Just Too Expensive…

By: Shelly

Shelly — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:14:51 +0000

I get my insulin and testing supplies at Walmart. Eli Lilly makes ReliOn exclusively for Walmart. ReliOn insulin is $24.88 a bottle. Their meter is only $8 and the strips are $36 for 100. I was looking at a cost of over $700/month before asking my doctor to switch all my prescriptions over to the ReliOn brands. Now I’m at only around $100/month. Still expensive, but a lot more reasonable and managable.

By: caramia728

caramia728 — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:33:59 +0000

Are you on Medicare? If so have physician write scrip for you. They pay for my strips. Hope this helps if you are.

By: Donna Carroll

Donna Carroll — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:17:12 +0000

Thank you for your information. Every little bit helps.

Blessed Be

By: Donna Carroll

Donna Carroll — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:15:54 +0000

Thank you for the information. Keep up the good work. I just joined this community, although I have had diabetes for 8 years. The last few years I have not taken care of myself as well as I should have. That has cost more in $ and quality of life. I feel more confident with the help of everyone in the community and the info that you all have provided.

Blessed Be.

By: SALLY DARRELL

SALLY DARRELL — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:37:27 +0000

I have a perpay insuance.My husband still works.
my co-pay is 410.00 monthly.
I get $534 Social Security.
We have a yearly income of $36,000
Thank GOD for what we have.
GOD BLESS every one.

By: Paul Belyeu

Paul Belyeu — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:21:37 +0000

Thank God , my diabetic pills are only $4.00. The test strips is what’s a killer, even at Wal-Mart they are $54.00 for fifty and when you test like you should, that runs into some money, however I did find a web site where you can get them for around $ 24.00 plus shipping. Like so many others I have no insurance either. If anyone is interested the web site is healthwarehouse.com. No I’m not advertising for them, It’s just when I can find a bargan, I’m willing to share the information. Saving any amout is great and I hope this helps some of you.

By: InsureBlog

InsureBlog — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:26:26 +0000

Resource Update…

UPDATE TO THE UPDATE: Amy at DiabetesMine reports that there’s a new prescription drug program for folks without prescription coverage (and who aren’t eligible for MediCare). TogetherRxAccess is actually a service of nasty ol’ Big Pharma, which cont…

By: mollyjade

mollyjade — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:06:01 +0000

It’s also worth mentioning to your doctor if you’re having a hard time paying for things. My doctor let me know that I qualify for free testing supplies and syringes, and I had already checked that PPA site with no luck. I’m still not sure why I qualify for this program, but the $2,000 a year savings is making a huge difference for me.

By: LaurenK

LaurenK — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:53:38 +0000

The current solutions to the high cost of health care and supplies are like putting a band-aid over a gaping wound. We have to take a stand against the insurance companies’ stranglehold over every aspect of health care. It’s always in their interest to avoid paying for something, even when a denial means that people will suffer. I hope that with the change of presidential administration we’ll get some new thinking on this issue.

By: Patty

Patty — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:13:35 +0000

If you live in Orange County, CA, you should look into the MSI Program (known as either Medical Services for Indigents or Initiative, depending on if you get an updated pamphlet). I am currently unemployed and qualified after having knee surgery last year. Eligibility lasts 12 months and they are now covering more routine medical care, not just major operations. I’m able to get my insulin and thyroid medication for free. There is an income limit but isn’t per household. The web site is http://www.ochealthinfo.com/medical/msi/