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Just had another PSA test along with Lipids. Everything A-OK. PSA still undetectable, although I found out that i did not have Medicare B and was charged 39, 000 for 6 month lupron injection. They put the hurt on me.

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Tall_Allen

Try to bargain that down.

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Howard53545 in reply toTall_Allen

Yep, with insurance the balance is now $22,000. I put up a go fund me page and received $5.00 lol. I established a payment plan with hospital.

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dhccpa in reply toHoward53545

Do you have a separate Rx drug coverage?

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Ab75 in reply toHoward53545

I paid 925 for a 3 month shot of Eligard, maybe that is why my insurance wouldn't cover Lupron. Eligard is supposed to be the same drug.

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Magnus1964

Lupron is an injection given at the doctor's office. That should fall under Medicare Part B.

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Howard53545 in reply toMagnus1964

Yes, but I belatedly learned that I did not have B. I have it now.

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Magnus1964 in reply toHoward53545

Sorry to hear that.

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j-o-h-n

Do you have any kids to sell? Wife? Partner? Neighbor?

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Wednesday 02/24/2021 6:56 PM EST

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afab

Do you have access to Kaiser Senior Managed Care? Cost for Lupron is $0.00. Monthly premium is minuscule compared to $39k.

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afab in reply toafab

PS if you every need Zytiga or Xtandi, in addition to your firstborn you’ll need to sign over your house, car and tv.

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