Guest guest Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Hi, I'm running into an insurance issue with Remicade infusions, and so I'm wondering if anyone else has run into this problem. My insurance copays changed recently, and now the hospital where I get my infusions wants to charge a $300 hospital copay for each infusion - which I get every six weeks. (It's applied to the outpatient portion of the bill - not the pharmacy part which is the bulk of the bill!) I cannot afford $300 every six weeks, and so I will probably have to go off Remicade. I've already tried asking my rheumy if she'll do it in her office, and she said no. I've contacted Centocor's patient programs, and got nowhere there because they say the medicine is paid at 100% after the deductible - which is technically true. Any other suggestions are welcomed because I'd like to stay on Remicade. Thanks, Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 have you thought about getting a supplemental insurance policy?My mom had one thru American Republic for years,It covered everything Medicare left owing.She never had a copay.I don't know what she paid per month,but it wasn't $300.00.Hope you find a solution to this problem,sick people just shouldn't have to fight for thier meds.Hugs,Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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