Cannot afford Humira after insurance

[filimami01]

i was on the Abbott patient assistance program ... once I got insurance I dont qualify .... but I cant afford 5000 for a deductable and 30% of the medicine because it is 2000. i need the medicaine to get out of bed .... It makes me sick to get on other forums and people have extra or cant use it anymore .... and here I am in need.... how does this make since :sign0085:

 

[Mark74]

There is a discount card abbot puts out. I have insurance and it pays up to 500 each time

 

[Mark74]

Protection plan is name

 

[nogutsnoglory]

I would appeal their decision for rejecting you and also get a patient protection organizations assistance.

 

[Patricia56]

Are you employed? On disability? Have you tried applying for MedicAid in your state?

Even if you are employed and have income, if your medical bills are too high you may qualify for some public assistance. Only way to know for sure is to go down and apply.

If you are too sick to work without the Humira then you should think about applying for disability. To do that you go on the Social Security website (SSA.gov) and start the online paperwork to apply. You can look at the rules about what qualifies as a disability online. Understand that disability is not based on diagnosis (in most cases) but on how it affects your ADLs (activities of daily living) and whether there is the possibility of improvement.

It's hard to give you advice without more info about your particular situation.

 

[Manorexico]

I could not either so I joined the protection plan. It was 200$ copay each month for the humira but with the protection plan brought it down to 5$ per month. I didnt have to do any income paper work and they said they cover 39 months but will cover more if you need it.

 

[SSDisability]

Are you get disabiltiy benefits? If so, you will qualify for medicare after a year. You can use your Medicare - Part D in order to pay for your medication.