Prescription

[Rick1388]

Can anyone tell me if there is a way to get help for medication if your insurance does not cover it? I'm suppose to start treatments that my copay is $1000.00 per treatment that I cannot afford.

[Rick48]

I would like to say answer if you I'm just starting my treatment and got a big shock when I found out it was $1,000 per treatment

[DriedSeaweed]

If you lock your post you may get more replies.

People may have better suggestions if they know what drug it is. If it is for a CLL directed treatment there are sometimes resources to help. If this is the case have you looked at clinical trials? Some provide the drugs for free. This is the only way I get zanubrutinib right now. It is not on my formulary.

Where are you geographically? I am assuming you are in the USA. If not, tell me and I will delete my post.

Are you on Medicare? Are you younger and using private insurance? These answers can help people answer you.

[Rick1388 in reply to DriedSeaweed]

Thank you and yes I am in the US. I applied for a grant and received payment for 9 months of treatment. They told me to reapply after that. I am so very grateful for this website!

[jimvan]

When I was first getting treatment almost 6 years ago, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society helped me pay for the pharmacy treatments and provided valuable information. You can find out more about them at lls.org. Best of luck, Jim

[Rick1388 in reply to jimvan]

Thank you so much! I applied for a grant for my meds and was approved! Thank you again!

[Katie-LMHC-Artist]

If your oncologists office has a financial navigator then work with them to find out what help is available. I’m sure there are grants available. No one usually pays the full price. Hope this helps.

[Rick1388 in reply to Katie-LMHC-Artist]

Thank you. I called about a grant and they covered all my meds for the nxt 9 months of treatments. Unbelievable! Praise God! I almost cannot believe it!😆

[Katie-LMHC-Artist in reply to Rick1388]

Hi Rick: I started with a grant and went through the money. I am on Acalabrutinib and my financial navigator applied to the maker of Calquence/Acalabrutinib and now I get free medication from Astra Zeneca as long as I keep my income under a certain amount. The drug makers also have financial programs. This is a handy back up to your grant. Hope this helps!

[Rick1388 in reply to Katie-LMHC-Artist]

Thank you 😊

[Katie-LMHC-Artist in reply to Rick1388]

We are a caring group motivated to help each other! I am grateful for the site!!!

[Skyshark]

VenO and VenR, income under $150k.

gene.com/patients/patient-f...

Acalabrutinib

cllsupport.calquence.com/hc...

google drugs name and "financial help" or "co-pay help" etc.

[Rick1388 in reply to Skyshark]

Thank you. I called about a grant and am covered for 9 months and just have to reapply after that.

[gardengirl80]

Hi Rick, go to the cll society website today. They have info on applying to the PAN Foundation for financial assistance. I just did it today and I do qualify...needless to say I am elated. Good luck!

[Rick1388 in reply to gardengirl80]

Thank you 😊.

[Rick1388]

Thank you so much! My meds have now been approved. Praise God!

[skipro]

Check with your oncologist

I get free Ven through a program

I believe the number to call is

1 [phone]

[Rick1388 in reply to skipro]

Thank you. I am so grateful for this website.

[skipro in reply to Rick1388]

👍

[skipro in reply to Rick1388]

Me to and I praise God with you