I am on SSDI and Medicare. I have United Health Care through an AARP plan. However, due to all of my medical problems, most of the meds that I take are tier 2 and tier 3. I do use the generic meds when ever possible BUT tier 2 and tier 3 drugs usually do not have generics and cost so very much more and therefore I hit the doughnut hole and have to pay 100% ! Luckily, here in FL we also have a state drug plan which I will be using after the I hit the doughnut hole. Still the meds I already take, costs $100 to $200 per month.
I just got a call from United Health care through their mail-order pharmacy after just 1 month on Forteo for $186, I've hit the the doughnut hole. They are checking to see if they subscribe to the FL drug card program, and if so then a 3 month supply will be $210 including the needles and pens required for the shots. So, there are states that do help with the drugs. I'm not sure if all states do that. I did a search and found out about the FL drug program - there are no requirements for income or age. Prayers and thoughts for you and yours, Candy K. ----- Original Message ----- From: bgunny7...@aol.com To: cakal...@embarqmail.com Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 10:02:06 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [TMIC] Re: WHAT DID YOU DO??? I don't know how old you are, but, if your 50 or older with a disability, you can qualify for Social Security benefits that include a prescription drug plan. If your 60 or more, you can join AARP, and get drugs for $2.80 generic, $6.00 name brands. Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips.
