Guest guest Posted June 16, 2005 Report Share Posted June 16, 2005 Welcome Kathie! If you're symptomatic - read some of the ladies stories - Medicare should take them out. It would cost them more for you to stay sick! The main thing you need to confirm is that your doctor will remove your implants " en bloc " if at all possible .. . . and use drains following surgery. We have a number of messages here that explain why this is necessary. If your doctor gives you any flack about it, show him some of the messages. If the capsules aren't removed, you could remain ill and require further surgery. Hugs, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2005 Report Share Posted June 16, 2005 Lots of our listed plastic surgeons will not take medicare for this procedure. Last I knew, Dr. Huang was taking it, but I have not spoken to her lately. Lynda At 05:10 PM 6/15/2005, you wrote: >Welcome Kathie! > >If you're symptomatic - read some of the ladies >stories - Medicare should take them out. It would cost >them more for you to stay sick! > >The main thing you need to confirm is that your doctor >will remove your implants " en bloc " if at all possible >. . . and use drains following surgery. > >We have a number of messages here that explain why >this is necessary. If your doctor gives you any flack >about it, show him some of the messages. > >If the capsules aren't removed, you could remain ill >and require further surgery. > >Hugs, > >Rogene > > > > >Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by >licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed >health care professional before commencing any medical treatment. > > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. >Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live >a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, >two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 I know that Medicare pays 80% of xolair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 When I first got Part D, I had a $600 'credit' and no monthly premium. I thought we had hit the lottery! The only problem I've found is hitting that dreaded 'donut-hole' where I have to pay full price with no help from Medicare. You've got to keep up with your expenditures and keep them added so you don't spend too much. One thing I found out that when I went to WalMart for meds, if they were covered under the $4 plan, the scripts would still be charged to my Part D, making a big hole for me at the end of the year. Even the meds need to be watched. My GP wrote a script for antibiotics that were $170 for 7 pills! The $4 meds worked just fine after I suggested a change of brand. You've got to watch it all. Dennis On Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 1:44 PM, Jeanette <jhkerch@...> wrote: > Thank you Dennis, I believe I will go with all. I qualify for help > with premiums anyway. > > > > > > > > It's been 2 yrs since I became disabled with this RA. I > received an > > > application for extra help with Medicare premium payments the > other > > > day. Today, I got my medicare card and welcome booklet. Now, > > > choosing which plan is next. A is a given, B will cover doctors, > C is > > > a " gap " policy, D is drug coverage. Seems to me I want/need them > > > all. Any ideas? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Dennis, I don't have the Medicare supplementary insurance, so don't have to worry about that stupid donut hole. For generics, I have to pay a $10 co-pay. I get three of my meds at WalMart for $4 each per month. I just don't go through my insurance. Does WalMart need to know that you have insurance? I don't think so. Sue On Thursday, July 17, 2008, at 06:53 PM, Dennis W wrote: > One thing I found out that when I went to > WalMart for meds, if they were covered under the $4 plan, the scripts > would > still be charged to my Part D, making a big hole for me at the end of > the > year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 I agree anyone in doubt should call, but Medicare is for those retired on Social Security or who have been getting SSDI for 2 years. Income and resources do not matter for Medicare. Medicaid is for people of vary low income and resources of any age, including those on SSI. Many states now have insurance programs for people just over the Medicaid levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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