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sasha_featherTrying to get my Enbrel, a saga
UW pharmacy has told me that my Enbrel co-pay is 1700; this is for one month, one drug. It's the main drug I take for RA aka Rheumatoid Disease. To put this in context, my SSDI money is... quite a bit less than that amount per month.
I haven't taken the Enbrel since the 3rd week of January, and my knees are feeling it. It also may be why my asthma is flaring; RA can affect all parts of the body. And the timing lines up with my asthma flare.
I applied for Medication Assistance at UW; I called them today to see what the status was. The person on the phone told me I need to be "very patient" and wait 1 or 2 more weeks. This was enraging; it's not a matter of patience; it's a matter of trying to keep a very serious disease in check. She also told me she wasn't sure she had the pre-auth form; which I've nagged the doctor's office about several times now. Also enraging!
Tonight I called Enbrel, the company, to see if I could get their "co-pay card." They need to verify my insurance and will get back to me in 24 to 48 hours. If i have medicare part D (I am not sure)-- then I won't qualify.
I also called my regular pharmacy to see about an inhaler that had a copay of $279 dollars. The pharmacist called my doctor's office and got the Rx switched to one that is $68. I don't have the inhaler yet but should get it tomorrow, I think.
Today my asthma felt marginally better, but mostly because yesterday was very bad. I think the humidifier is helping. I added Tylenol to my regimen. I'm using Mucinex and nasal sprays, heat and ice. Trying to rest a lot. The sub-zero temps outside are not helping; it makes it nearly impossible to go for walks.
Several people have asked if they could chip in towards the co-pay for the Enbrel. I'm thinking about it. Part of me is like, I don't want them to have this money! But maybe I'm just being stubborn, or prideful. Maybe the Enbrel will help my asthma and I can then deal better with this BS. Money is fake right?? I don't know what to do.
What do you all think?
Playing a lot of Stardew Valley lately and listening to either music or podfic. I tried an audio book but could not concentrate on it at present.
Today was exhausting and I barely did anything, but that's asthma for you.
UW pharmacy has told me that my Enbrel co-pay is 1700; this is for one month, one drug. It's the main drug I take for RA aka Rheumatoid Disease. To put this in context, my SSDI money is... quite a bit less than that amount per month.
I haven't taken the Enbrel since the 3rd week of January, and my knees are feeling it. It also may be why my asthma is flaring; RA can affect all parts of the body. And the timing lines up with my asthma flare.
I applied for Medication Assistance at UW; I called them today to see what the status was. The person on the phone told me I need to be "very patient" and wait 1 or 2 more weeks. This was enraging; it's not a matter of patience; it's a matter of trying to keep a very serious disease in check. She also told me she wasn't sure she had the pre-auth form; which I've nagged the doctor's office about several times now. Also enraging!
Tonight I called Enbrel, the company, to see if I could get their "co-pay card." They need to verify my insurance and will get back to me in 24 to 48 hours. If i have medicare part D (I am not sure)-- then I won't qualify.
I also called my regular pharmacy to see about an inhaler that had a copay of $279 dollars. The pharmacist called my doctor's office and got the Rx switched to one that is $68. I don't have the inhaler yet but should get it tomorrow, I think.
Today my asthma felt marginally better, but mostly because yesterday was very bad. I think the humidifier is helping. I added Tylenol to my regimen. I'm using Mucinex and nasal sprays, heat and ice. Trying to rest a lot. The sub-zero temps outside are not helping; it makes it nearly impossible to go for walks.
Several people have asked if they could chip in towards the co-pay for the Enbrel. I'm thinking about it. Part of me is like, I don't want them to have this money! But maybe I'm just being stubborn, or prideful. Maybe the Enbrel will help my asthma and I can then deal better with this BS. Money is fake right?? I don't know what to do.
What do you all think?
Playing a lot of Stardew Valley lately and listening to either music or podfic. I tried an audio book but could not concentrate on it at present.
Today was exhausting and I barely did anything, but that's asthma for you.
