Comments on: When Your Diabetes is Just Too Expensive…

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/

By: LindaB

LindaB — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:20:16 +0000

whenever I go to my doc I ask for samples. I usually recieve about 4-6 vials of insulin from my endo when I do this. I had used One Touch test strips in the past but I now use CVS true track meter with their true track test strips and have cut my strip costs in half, I pay 51.00 for 100 test strips, where One touch is over 100.00 for the same amount. When I have a scrip change and have things I cannot use any more I will take them to mt doctors office and ask them to please give to someone who can use them. I just make sure that they are still in date.
It never hurts to ask your physician for samples of meds. they have closets in some offices that are full of meds that the pharma co’s give to them to give to patients. When they prescribe an insulin change ask for a sample vial. If they are just trying something new why pay for a scrip taht may not work. Ask for a sample for thr trial period. Then fill it if it works.I have the Together RX I used it for One Touch strips and it knocked about 25.00 off. It was still more cost effective to go with the CVS system and strips.
Everybody should ask for samples. It doesn’t hurt to ask and most of the time they have it just sitting in the back. Give it a try.

By: AmyT

AmyT — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:41:42 +0000

Hi Scott,

Check out this video & links section on how to get rid of your excess supplies and insulin:

http://tudiabetes.com/video/video/show?id=583967%3AVideo%3A159668

Hope that helps!