Re: re: Abilify (Aspergers AND Bipolar, anyone else have a child with both?)

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From: <kristenwallen@...> Sent: Sat, October 16, 2010 6:25:03 PMSubject: ( ) re: Abilify (Aspergers AND Bipolar, anyone else have a child with both?)

Hello CathleenI'm so happy to hear that Abilify is working for you son I would love to try Abilify for my son however we don't have health insurance however make too much money for any type of assistance (go figure) I checked prices at Costco and their website shows it to be $500 for a thirty day supply of 10 mgs. Unfortunately we'll have to stick with the lithium for now and pray for my hubbys co. to offer health ins. >> Hi ,> > My Mom was Bipolar and my 7 year old son is ADHD, but I pushed for him to be > seen by a pshychiatrist specializing in moods that go up and down violently. He > was put on Abilify and I see a completely

different boy, steady and more > grounded. Would this med help you too?> > Cathleen>

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Hi ,

My situation was that my husband was laid off and I receive no benefits, so I had to find a gov't subsidized insurance plan called Healthy Families. It's insurance for low income families and it just covers children. When Dylan was prescribed Abilify I was scared cause we can't afford it out of pocket. But with his new insurance it was only $10.00!! Can you find a similiar plan in your state? I think lithium is old school. See what you can see, I know it can be overwhelming and dealing with med insurance is a nightmare. Hang in there.

Cathleen

From: <kristenwallen@...> Sent: Sat, October 16, 2010 3:25:03 PMSubject: ( ) re: Abilify (Aspergers AND Bipolar, anyone else have a child with both?)

Hello CathleenI'm so happy to hear that Abilify is working for you son I would love to try Abilify for my son however we don't have health insurance however make too much money for any type of assistance (go figure) I checked prices at Costco and their website shows it to be $500 for a thirty day supply of 10 mgs. Unfortunately we'll have to stick with the lithium for now and pray for my hubbys co. to offer health ins. >> Hi ,> > My Mom was Bipolar and my 7 year old son is ADHD, but I pushed for him to be > seen by a pshychiatrist specializing in moods that go up and down violently. He > was put on Abilify and I see a completely

different boy, steady and more > grounded. Would this med help you too?> > Cathleen>

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I often have trouble affording all teh meds my three kids and myself need - all of us have asthma, my youngest has Aspergers and Tourettes and I have a few medical conditions I need meds for, and have often skipped mine so they get theirs, but then foudn their are a lot of online cupons and prescription help services for people who can not afford them - most psychiatrists have coupons form teh pharmaceutical reps or samples to give out and the local health department has resources too. I found a couple and listed them below but the internet is full of these - just takes some time to find them. Abilify isn't for everyone but it has helped my son and many others, I am sure if you discussed with your doctor and he/she felt it was the right med, they woudl find a way to help you afford it

http://www.patientassistance.com/profile/bristolmyerssquibbcompany-90/

Bristol-myers Squihttp://www.patientassistance.com/profile/bristolmyerssquibbcompany-90/bb Patient Assistance Program For Abilify

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Summary

Bristol-Myers Company was founded in 1887 by McLaren Bristol and Ripley Myers through the acquisition of Clinton Pharmaceutical Company in Clinton, New York. The success of several products released by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company during the depression allowed them to specifically focus on products such as Sal Hepatica, Ipana, toiletries, antiseptics, and cough syrups. From 1960\'s to the late 1980\'s Bristol-Myers Company has focused on acquiring smaller pharmaceutical and specialty companies to allow themselves the ability to expand in the direction they wish.

Squibb was founded in 1858 by Squibb as a Brooklyn, New York, based pharmaceutical company. Squibb based the entire concept of Squibb on producing consistently pure medications. The effects of his work and motivation lead to the Pure Food and Drug Act that was passed by Congress in 1906. Squibb has taken many steps forward in the advancement of research and development through the establishment of Squibb Institute for Medical Research and the worlds largest penicillin production plant; located in Brunswick, New Jersey.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company formed in 1989 through the merger of Bristol-Myers Company and Squibb. Since the merger, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company has become greatly involved with the National Cancer Institute, have received the National Medal of Technology, began their SECURE THE FUTURE campaign to advance HIV/AIDS research in southern Africa, and has become an active member of UNAIDS Drug ACCESS Initiative. The merger of Bristol-Myers Company and Squibb has made them one of the global authorities of pharmaceutical research and development worldwide.

Abilify is a antipsychotic medication launched by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company in 2002. Abilify has been approved by the FDA for treatment of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and manic depression. Abilify is administered in tablet form.

Eligibility

Bristol-Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Program For Abilify, a patient assistance program provided by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, offers Abilify at no cost for up to 90 days to those who are eligible for the program. Eligibility is based off of the following requirements: - You must be a citizen of the United States or its Territories. - You must not be covered by any private, public, or Medicare Part D prescription coverage programs. - You must not be eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare - You must meet an undisclosed income guideline. Those eligible for Medicare Part D but not enrolled may still be eligible. The medication must be sent to the physicians office. SOURCE: 2008 Poverty Chart

Family Size

100%

133%

150%

200%

250%

300%

1

$10,830

$14,404

$16,245

$21,660

$27,075

$32,490

2

$14,570

$19,378

$21,855

$29,140

$36,425

$43,710

3

$18,310

$24,352

$27,465

$36,620

$45,775

$54,930

4

$22,050

$29,327

$33,075

$44,100

$55,125

$66,150

5

$25,790

$34,301

$38,685

$51,580

$64,475

$77,370

6

$29,530

$39,275

$44,295

$59,060

$73,825

$88,590

7

$33,270

$44,249

$49,905

$66,540

$83,175

$99,810

8

$37,010

$49,223

$55,515

$74,020

$92,525

$111,030

For each additional family member

$3,740

$4,974

$5,610

$7,480

$9,350

$11,220

What´s Next?

Fill out the program enrollment form located to your right. If you don’t see an enrollment form available please call Bristol-Myers Squibb Company program directly. After filling out the enrollment form please bring the form to your doctor for proper signatures and procedures. Do not forget a self stamped envelope for them to mail in your application to the program.

Other Tips

If you have any questions please call the Bristol-Myers Squibb Company program directly

Fill out as much of the information on the enrollment form as possible. The more information you have pre-filled the easier the progrm is to enroll in

Write down the refill dates for your program and set a reminder here on PatientAssistance.com so that you don’t run out of medication.

Do not write messy on your forms as this will delay any response

Call and write thank you notes to Bristol-Myers Squibb Company program. Without their help millions of people will be without medication.

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From: <kristenwallen@...>Subject: ( ) re: Abilify (Aspergers AND Bipolar, anyone else have a child with both?) Date: Saturday, October 16, 2010, 5:25 PM

Hello CathleenI'm so happy to hear that Abilify is working for you son I would love to try Abilify for my son however we don't have health insurance however make too much money for any type of assistance (go figure) I checked prices at Costco and their website shows it to be $500 for a thirty day supply of 10 mgs. Unfortunately we'll have to stick with the lithium for now and pray for my hubbys co. to offer health ins. >> Hi ,> > My Mom was Bipolar and my 7 year old son is ADHD, but I pushed for him to be > seen by a pshychiatrist specializing in moods that go up and down violently. He > was put

on Abilify and I see a completely different boy, steady and more > grounded. Would this med help you too?> > Cathleen>