Drug Costs Lotto- vent alert

CheeseQueen57

Just want to vent....I've been on the phone most of the afternoon trying to find a way to reduce my drug costs. I have a Medicare Part D plan through United Healthcare AARP (it sucks compared to my previous commercial plans). Although Medicare is great, the drug plan sucks. 

i currently am in the "doughnut hole" because of the cost of all of my drugs. That means I have to spend a little over $6,000 out of pocket ( I have about $1500 to go) to get to the next level. My afinitor costs $848/month. The generic would cost me $4,000/month (go figure, the generic is more than the brand name.)  Once I hit the Part D catastrophic level my afinitor cost is 5% of the total cost ($19,000). So once I reach the catastrophic level, my afinitor will actually be MORE money!  

My husband and I worked very hard all of our lives so i don't qualify for any income based assistance programs, but there's something very wrong with this picture. I just hope after all this money this damn drug works for a while. And from what I'm seeing, there's no one within our government who is trying to fix this. Just had to vent ladies. 

TeddyandBears_Mom

You have every right to vent!

You have every right to vent! So sorry Cheese. 

I'm just starting the research on what plans to get for my husband. He turns 65 in November. A bit overwhelming....

Stay strong my friend.

Love and Hugs,

Cindi

 

MoeKay

News regarding Novartis and Afinitor

Hi Cheese,

Not sure if you're aware of this:  https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/novartis-pays-over-642-million-settle-allegations-improper-payments-patients-and-physicians

 

Armywife

Ugh

Hugs, Cheese.  I hate that you're having to fight this battle.  Life sure is complicated.  Since my husband retired, I'm trying to navigate new health insurance, and it's a full time job...