Hi Kevin: I watch my meds cost very closely so I knew in August I was in danger of running out of meds money. I was able to cut way down on my more expensive meds and stopped (on my own) taking Cymbalta. That was my most expensive med. I am so glad I was able to cut down/stop meds but that isn't always possible.
Does your mom know there are some Medicare Part D insurances that cover generics during the donut hole period? The problem is some of those insurances are more expensive. I also use the Wal Mart $4 generic program for everything possible. And I check prices at several different pharmacies and use the cheapest for the meds not on the generic program. Good luck to your mom! Sharon, from the freezing Arizona high country TM '97, MS '98 The bluebird in the cedar tree spoke to me... "Your heart's desire dwells here--this is where you belong" Has anyone else fallen into the "donut hole" of Medicare's prescription coverage? My Mother had to pay $188.00 for a months' refill of ONE PRESCRIPTION this week! The pharmacist said it was the "donut hole" until more bills add up. Does anyone think the rich politicians who arranged this farce are worried about paying for prescriptions AND food on the table? Yet they bail out the predatory lenders and crooks of AIG and stock brokers, with our tax money. Whoever has President-elect Obama's ear, (Frank?) would you please tell him that WE THE PEOPLE need bailing out! End of rant. Kevin
