Re: I got the free Remicade assistance

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Ruth, that is fantastic! It's a good omen.

Ramblin' Rose

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Reply-To: Neurosarcoidosis To: Neurosarcoidosis Subject: I got the free Remicade assistanceDate: Thu, 11 May 2006 20:19:14 -0000Hello Everyone,I have some wonderful news...Centocor Pharmaceutical has approved my application for free Remicade! If any of you have been turned down by your insurance please go to the web site http://www.needymeds.com/programs/remicade.html and apply for the drug assistance program. There is a form to download and take to your dr to fill out. You send it in with a copy of last years tax return. The only problem was with the off label perscribing and it took a few days to investigate and approve it. They will provide the drug and the supplies for the infusion. I may face the cost of the drs office visit but I can handle that.I was so overwhelmed when I got the call I could hardly talk to them and when I hung up the phone I had to sit down and cry. All this time of fighting with the docs to prescribe Remicade and fighting with the insurance company...finially I get to try the drug. I feel like that light at the end of the tunnel might not be a train anymore!Again please if you have been turned down by the insurace for Remicade try this direction to get the drug!TTFNHave a good day !Ruth~~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~ *** ~~~~The Neurosarcoidosis CommunityNS CHAT:- Has been cancelled for now.Message Archives:-http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Neurosarcoidosis/messagesMembers Database:-Listings of locations, phone numbers, and instant messengers.http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Neurosarcoidosis/database

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I'm so glad you got good new. NeedyMeds is a great site///Connieolehomepla wrote: Hello Everyone,I have some wonderful news...Centocor Pharmaceutical has approved my application for free Remicade! If any of you have been turned down by your insurance please go to the web site http://www.needymeds.com/programs/remicade.html and apply for the drug assistance program. There is a form to download and take to your dr to fill out. You send it in with a copy of last years tax return. The only problem was with the off label perscribing and it took a few days to investigate and approve it. They will provide the drug and the supplies for the infusion. I may face the cost of the

drs office visit but I can handle that.I was so overwhelmed when I got the call I could hardly talk to them and when I hung up the phone I had to sit down and cry. All this time of fighting with the docs to prescribe Remicade and fighting with the insurance company...finially I get to try the drug. I feel like that light at the end of the tunnel might not be a train anymore!Again please if you have been turned down by the insurace for Remicade try this direction to get the drug!TTFNHave a good day !Ruth

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Ruth,

That IS wonderful news! I went through the same thing and it took me

and my Doctor over 18 months to get it approved but his office called

me on February 14 of this year with the good news and I started my

treatments on April 6th. I go for my 3rd one on May 22, and then

they will try and set up a 2 month schedule with me. It seems to be

helping me a lot so far --- so I wish the same success for you! I

know Tracie and others on the list are on Remicade and it seems to be

helping them. Great news!!!! keep us posted as to when you start and

how it is going.

Wishing you all the best.

Darlene

NS Co-Owner/Moderator

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> Hello Everyone,

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> I have some wonderful news...Centocor Pharmaceutical has approved my

> application for free Remicade! >

> Have a good day !

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> Ruth