My disabled daughter went to pick up her meds...no longer free...over $1000.00

[Demsrule86]

She was placed on a hybrid plan...Medicare and Medicaid at the beginning of the this year...she has been informed she needs to get part B in Medicare plan for meds...how it is not the time to change plans and how exactly can she do this...we have called the social worker and will see what happens.
My accountant daughter paid for the meds. Thank God. Can I get a Fuck Trump, fuck Elon Musk and and every Democratic Senator who voted to give Musk the power to do such things ...this happened because Democrats approved the Republican bill. primrary as many as we can...yeah you have to vote for the Democrat in the General but we can vote for a different Democrat in the primary.

[Joinfortmill]

1. Fuck 'em all! Keep us informed.

[Demsrule86]

3. Thanks...I will

[Give Peace A Chance]

45. We use GOOD RX

It has saved us many, many $$$$.
If you are not married to any particular pharmacy, you will get the best price on meds.

[XanaDUer2]

2. I'm so sorry

I have to use Medicare part d for my meds. Good luck

[Passages]

4. This government is completely off the rails.

Very sorry to hear of this, it is all unnecessary.

[Demsrule86]

5. Thanks... we will figure it out.

[Maru Kitteh]

6. Fuck the dirty 10 and their "leader" who ENDORSED this cruelty on your daughter

And fuck president Musk and his Children of the Corn.

[mercuryblues]

7. Fuck Felon

Fuck trump.

[Cha]

37. Hey there's those two names

Melded together.

Felon Fascists Runamuck :

[TheBlackAdder]

8. I saw some video of a daughter picking up her MAGA parent's script, jumping from $100 to $700.

This came out a few days ago and the parents were asking if this was some kind of mistake, and she told them it was because of Trump. She attached a Trump "I Did This" sticker to the prescription's sheet that was stapled to the bag and let it on the table.

[EarthAbides]

9. Is your daughter the 1st domino to fall?

Healthcare is going to get so screwed up. I hope she gets help through another state program.

I take a thyroid medication and for some reason none of my health insurance companies I have had, or have now, cover it. Right now, because I live below the poverty line, I get it covered through the state of Washington, otherwise it would cost me over $100/month.

[Diamond_Dog]

10. These ratfuckers! They have no idea what anger awaits them!

I am so sorry, wow that must’ve been a huge shock!

[LexVegas]

11. Fuck Trump. Fuck Musk. nt

[multigraincracker]

12. I would hope anyone running as a Democrat

comes out they support Single Payer Healthcare. Always ask if they support it.

[NewEnglandAutumn]

13. Part B does not cover meds

But most plans want you to have part B then they set you up with a part D drug plan. Many will not let you have D without B. The cost of B does come out of social security benefit check

[dawn5651]

14. thank god your other daughter was able to help her sister.

[Nigrum Cattus]

15. Best of luck with your health care problems

To even imagine taking what little we provide to the people
who need it most and have the least is cruel and disgraceful.

[fierywoman]

16. May the billionaire bastards reap what they sow ... a thousandfold.

[ShazzieB]

17. Medicare Part B doesn't cover meds.

Part B provides outpatient/medical coverage. Part D provides prescription drug coverage.

At least that's how it works with "regular" Medicare. I don't know anything about Medicare/Medicaid hybrid plans, but I would presume it's the same.

The whole Medicare setup is confusing as hell, and I wish your daughter all the luck in the world navigating it!

[dflprincess]

19. I just retired and signed up for Part B

The part D drug plans available all expect you to have parts A and B.

[ShazzieB]

27. Right, I forgot to mention that

[GentryDixon]

52. Not necessarily.

I am on Medicare & BCBS Federal. Last year Blue Cross changed their prescription program to go through Medicare Part D. They told us it would be a completely seamless transition.
I found out otherwise the first time I tried to renew my anti-rejection meds. They were denied under Medicare Part D, but after some calls, I found out I would need to order it under my Medicare Part B. I was sent a letter stating I was approved for this until 2039, which I am sure I will not be around by then.

I still pay monthy BCBS premiums to cover my remaining prescription needs. BCBS is making out like a fat rat on me.

[Silent Type]

18. Very sorry. Yes screw trump, but don't think issue with meds has anything to do with Continuing Budget Resolution.

[reACTIONary]

28. That's what I was thinking...

... In fact, if the government shut down this situation could be a lot worse.

[dflprincess]

20. Did she try Singlecare or Good Rx?

My friend has a Part D plan but says she always comes out better using them. Though, I realize they may not cover your daughter's meds or not offer that good a deal for them.

[Akakoji]

21. Wrong

Sorry about your daughter but none of this would have ever happened if registered Democrats voted, and people did not vote for the GOP Senators, house reps, Governors, state reps and others who enabled this. I get the anger. Direct it in the right direction. Often and loudly.

[sabrams]

22. She may qualify for some extra benefits

The daughter is a "Dual Eligible" meaning she had Medicare & Medicaid. Not all states cover Rx in their Medicaid programs.
Most of the time if a person is on Medicaid they qualify for "Extra Help" (LIS) which makes prescriptions very affordable.
Extra Help is a federal program, and I would encourage here to apply.
Depending on where you live she may be able to get on a D-SNP plan which has rich health and Rx befits.

More information about Extra Help is here
https://www.cms.gov/medicare/enrollment-renewal/part-d-plans/low-income-subsidy/eligibility-low-income-subsidy

[whfinlay]

54. Excellent advice

This is excellent advice. Please use extra help. Your daughter can change plans quarterly.

[pat_k]

23. Warning to all: NO to Medicare advantage! Classic + Supplement (or if qualify Medicaid)

My sister fell for "savings" of a Medicare Advantage plan, and then Qualified for Medicaid + a Medicare subsidy, but those things only "work" if you have CLASSIC Medicare A, B, and D.

Medicare Advantage is a rip off and will get worse as they fuck with it even more.

[Celerity]

25. +1

[crimycarny]

24. I buy my antiseizure med from Canada

I need to take the brand name for my antiseizure medication as generics can vary wildly on the amount of active ingredient in them. For years I have ordered my medication from an online Canadian Pharmacy. You must make sure they are legit, you can google how to do this. My medication is almost $1000 a month in the US, the same medication--which comes to me in the sealed manufacturer's box--is less than $200 for a 3-month supply from the online Canadian Pharmacy.

You can see if the medication is available via the pharmacy website and how much it costs. Certain medications cannot be purchased from an online Canadian pharmacy. Any controlled substance, for example, cannot be purchased from a Canadian pharmacy.

[Evolve Dammit]

36. Good info. Are you able to share the company and give us an idea of how to set up an account? Canada drugs are cheaper

[crimycarny]

42. From the Peoples Pharmacy

Here is an article on finding a safe pharmacy from The People's Pharmacy website:

https://www.peoplespharmacy.com/articles/how-can-you-find-a-legitimate-canadian-pharmacy

From this article is a link to CIPA certified Canadian Pharmacies:

https://www.cipa.com/cipa-safe-pharmacies

You will need to get a hard copy of your prescription so you can FAX it to whichever Canadian Pharmacy you use. In my case, I always get a call from the Canadian pharmacy pharmacist to ask if I have any changes in medications I'm taking or any new medical conditions that aren't on record before they will process my prescription.

[Evolve Dammit]

44. Thanks much!

[MontanaMama]

47. Oh my word.

I just chose a random pharmacy from your link above and see that my thyroid med is $35 for a three month supply. Cash price at Costco here in the US is $100 for three months. If I use my insurance it’s $140 for a three month supply.

[crimycarny]

57. So funny--I was going to ask my doctor about taking thyroid medications my next visit

I was just going to look up Synthroid myself as at my next appointment I plan to ask my doctor about getting on thyroid medication. My TSH test 3 months ago was 5, which is higher than the normal range, but before I got my levels checked I've been having symptoms of weight gain (even though my diet hasn't changed and I still run every day), brittle nails, tired all the time, and tinnitus. That last part, tinnitus, is really bugging me and I never connected it to possible low thyroid. Apparently, there is a connection.

Anyway, you did my work for me and already looked it up, lol.

[MontanaMama]

58. Hooray! I hope this works out for both of us.

Hypothyroid disease is awful if it’s untreated.

[happy feet]

50. Stupid question

When one orders from Canada you do not go thru your health insurance? Just pay directly?

[crimycarny]

56. You pay directly

Yes, you pay directly.

[Monsieur_Grumpe]

26. This administration is just evil

I sure this means more tax breaks for the morbidly rich.

[HeartsCanHope]

29. I am so sorry. Will be keeping your daughter in my thoughts. Your accountant daughter is awesome!

This is what we all have to do right now because of the greed and grift of Mump and the Republicans. Do what we can to mitigate the damage. May they all reap the whirlwind they have sown!

[ReRe]

30. You sure can get a

fuck you to each and every person responsible for this lousy thing we call medical insurance in this country and for your daughter's plight in particular at this moment in time. The MFers are all diabolically insane and belonged in mental institutions years ago. And I'm not just throwing out convenient platitudes. I'm serious as a fucking heart attack. Hybrid, my ass. A deadly old-fashioned shell game is what they pulled on your daughter. Check with your State and see if they have a program for folks who can't afford these exorbitant drug prices. In my state, there is a program called "Extra Help" for situations like this.

[Deminpenn]

31. As I understand it, if you qualify for

both Medicare and Medicaid, at least in Pennsylvania, that Medicaid pays the enrollee's Medicare premiums. I assume that's Part B and Part D since Part A has no premium.

[reACTIONary]

32. Not sure how primaring dems would help.....

.... What we need is MORE dems, not different dems. In most cases an incumbent is the strongest candidate for reelection. And primaries cost time and money that could be spent challenging a repub.

[PatSeg]

33. When I moved from California to New Hampshire

15 years ago, I lost my hybrid Medicare/Medicaid plan. In New Hampshire I made just a small amount too much to qualify for New Hampshire's version of Medicaid, so I had to pay for private drug coverage which I could barely afford and that never paid one dime toward any of my prescriptions. I finally had to cancel it.

Meanwhile, I've been prescribed some medications that the drug plan did not cover and that I could not afford. I finally found several overseas drug companies that were much cheaper. Right now I'm on an inhaler that costs $650.00 a month in the states, but I've found it for about $140.00 overseas. It was literally life-saver. I hate private insurance, even those through Medicare Advantage. They are intentionally complicated and often difficult to work with.

I'm so sorry for what your daughter is going through. These people who make such decisions arbitrarily have little or no concept how profoundly they affect other people's lives. I hate these people.

[soldierant]

34. I believe thatone can file outside the windoew if

there is an eligibility-changing life event, like turning 65 or getting married or divorced This event is not one of those, but it damn well is an eligibility-changing event.

[Dave Bowman]

35. Fuck 'em all, let dog sort 'em out! 🖕

[Wiz Imp]

38. No Democratic Senator voted to give Musk the power to do such things

You are completely wrong that this happened because Democrats approved the Republican bill. If they were going to do this, they would have done it anyway during a shutdown. You're right to be angry, but direct you anger at the right place. Democrats had nothing to do with this (unless you want to blame Democrats who didn't vote for Harris back in November).

[Wiz Imp]

40. In Fact, DOGE has made no changes to medicare or medicaid yet

[sagetea]

39. So...not sure if you have heard about this

but it might be something to check out...? Mark Cuban shared this on blu sky. You might check it out? I haven't yet.

https://www.costplusdrugs.com


sage

[mia]

41. File a grievance or formulary exception.

My pharmacist suggested this, and when I asked about it the doctor's office submitted the appropriate forms. I just received the approval, and the medication will be at the previous price once I meet the yearly deductible for my plan.

https://www.cms.gov/medicare/appeals-grievances/prescription-drug/grievances

[Skittles]

43. horrible

kudos to your accountant daughter for stepping up.......you raised good kids

[SCantiGOP]

46. As more people are directly impacted,

more people will join the active resistance.

Similar to the Vietnam War opposition. By 1970 everyone knew someone who had lost a family member, and the sentiment among the “silent majority” shifted.
Stories like Demrule86 will have the same effect. I think as soon as the first Social Security checks are late the tide will change and the we will be on offense again.

[Littlered]

48. What meds cost this much?

That sounds outrageous.

[travelingthrulife]

49. Why do people blame Democrats for the things Republicans do?

The US is a two party system, like it or not. If we fracture the Democrats now we are all sunk. I hope to see a lot of young people in the Democratic primaries across the country. I hope the oldsters sit down and advise as needed.

[GreenWave]

51. Those fucking bloodthirsty vultures didn't waste a single second.

[Eliot Rosewater]

53. Costplusdrugs.com. Mark Cuban's pharmacy. Then

Prescriptionpoint.com in Canada.

Between these two should be able to find something pretty good.

[Blue Owl]

55. Gladly oblige -- FUCK dump and FUCK musk and FUCK the entire GOP with a giant cactus