I knew this was Medicare part D

[Mitch]

I told everyone that these drug coverage companies would be very cheap last year to get everyone on board. Then the co-pays will double the 2nd year (that's this year) making it cheaper to get them from Canada.

Last night I picked up one month of my Avapro and the co-pay went fron $28 to $57. I used to get it from Canada for $40/month. And it looks like I will again.

Luckily I chose a plan with a low monthly premium realizing that I may be stuck with that if I am forced to go back.

Man, sometimes I get sick of being right all the time!

[monicad1974]

I don't pay more than $5. for a med... Are you sure you have part D or the right plan under part D?

[Mitch]

I don't pay more than $5. for a med...

I didn't either...Last year. When I signed up it was either $5 for generic or $28 for call brands (Avapro is my only call brand). I called them (AARP) and they told me the $5 copays have increased this year also.

[Mitch]

I just got back from Walgreens. My $5 monthly drug (generic) was $16 today. Can you say SUCKER! I knew you could.

[DiMarie]

I am sure I don't know all the particulars, but last year switched from Blue RX a we could not get or afford the brands. But signed onto AAPR, medicaide eligable also; the generics are $1 and Brand Duregesic is $3.00, no change for us.

we are in PA.
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[ehlersgirl]

I am using the Cignature RX Medicare part D program. I am paying 3.10 for the medications I have picked up so far. I also take a benzo, which I must pay full price out of pocket and thats the one that kills me.

[shotspine]

I have HealthNet Orange thru Med D. My generic went from 2.00 to 2.15 and brand from 5.00 to 5.35. I can live with that. They gave me a real hassle before approving Lidoderm patches but once they did....I only pay 5.35 for 60 patches (retail is 355.00). Other than that, I've been really lucky as all my meds are on their formulary. I hope I'm not jinxing myself by saying this.

[monicad1974]

you can also ask you doctor for samples of meds and a lot of drug company are helping if you need help getting or paying for meds. I just saw Montel Williams (talk show host) telling about assistance for meds through him. I am sure info is on his web site. I found out why we all pay different. My LTD income is too high to get medicade which would let me get meds for 2 to $5. I do get some help with my meds though I have to have the right plan that has mine on it but mine are 2.15 and 5.35 something like that. If I worked more years than I did and had more income from LTD or SSD I could still get the part D but I would pay something like 20% like you were saying. Basically the bad news if you had never worked and get SSDI or welfare you can get medicade and more help with cheaper meds. Basically the system hurts you in the end because you work hard to have something. It makes me mad to see people around get help when I know and see they are just working the system. Ran into a lady today said she was disabled but I know she has never worked and said it is her knees and back but never had surgeries. BUT!!! she called it disability but I know it has to be welfare is going to pay for her to have gastric by-pass surgery. I went to one of the programs with a friend that wanted that surgery. They told medicade and medicare apv to have this surgery faster than insurance. Sorry I got off topic. Just makes me mad to work hard for home and people getting it handed to them. I want and do help when I can but it is all being taken advantage of. Makes it hard for us when we really need it.

[shotspine]

The 2.00 and 5.00 co-pay plans are not only for medicaid recipients. I have those co-pays and I do NOT get medicaid.

What makes you think someone that has never had surgery is not disabled? Yes, there is a lot of abuse in the 'system' but.....be careful who and how you make judgement calls.

[monicad1974]

The 2.00 and 5.00 co-pay plans are not only for medicaid recipients. I have those co-pays and I do NOT get medicaid.

What makes you think someone that has never had surgery is not disabled? Yes, there is a lot of abuse in the 'system' but.....be careful who and how you make judgement calls.

When you see people everyday having babies and going to night clubs 4 times a week it proves they are not suffering too bad...

[shotspine]

Well, that is a whole different scenario and I agree with you. It sounded like someone was being judged 'not disabled' because they didn't have surgery. Those that keep having babies make me crazy too. Going to nightclubs while on disability should be reported (in a perfect world, that would work). Sadly there is nothing even remotely working right, let alone perfect, in the "system".