Posted by PhoenixGirl on December 9, 2004, at 21:10:16
In reply to Re: Drug co's patient assistance programs-experien, posted by Racer on December 9, 2004, at 10:03:07
I have the choice between getting a crappy insurance policy that only covers $1000 worth of prescriptions, and the premium is about $150 a month. It almost doesn't seem worth it.
Or I could go without insurance and use the patient assistance programs, assuming that they accept my application. I'll be a student with very little income, and with liquid assets of about $10,000 (which I need to live on while in school).
If I don't get the insurance, then I will have a "lapse in coverage" as far as pre-existing conditions are concerned, should I get a full-time job with health insurance benefits in the future.
I don't know what to think!> I've used 'em, and they were lifesavers. I got Prozac and Effexor that way for at least a year.
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> Applications take a while, so you have to apply well in advance of need. The meds are sent to your doctor, not to you, but my doctor mailed them to me so that was OK. They all have their own application process, so you'll have to contact them individually. Worth the trouble, though.
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> Hope that helps.
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