Health Boards
Mon-20-01-2020, 06:24 AM
Welcome!
I currently have commercial insurance as well as Medicare as a secondary insurance so I'm not certain how it works with just Medicare. I did ask the nurse what would happen once I only had Medicare (we were discussing biologics at the time) and she said their were different programs available. Both my Dermatologist and Rheumatologist have nurses that work hard to find the best course. Also, it could be that you aren't eligible for Taltz but possibly could be eligible for another biologic since they each seem to offer their own programs? Perhaps ask your doctor's office for guidance?
I do know that an inhaler I have is free for one year but if you have ANY type of government insurance you aren't eligible. Which was lousy as I don't have my prescriptions through Medicare at all and my cost is over $100 per month. I'm not sure why that is, but I remember reading that it has more to do with the government saying no than the companies offering it.
Sorry I'm late to say hello, I've been under the weather these past couple of days.
Glad you found your way here!
I currently have commercial insurance as well as Medicare as a secondary insurance so I'm not certain how it works with just Medicare. I did ask the nurse what would happen once I only had Medicare (we were discussing biologics at the time) and she said their were different programs available. Both my Dermatologist and Rheumatologist have nurses that work hard to find the best course. Also, it could be that you aren't eligible for Taltz but possibly could be eligible for another biologic since they each seem to offer their own programs? Perhaps ask your doctor's office for guidance?
I do know that an inhaler I have is free for one year but if you have ANY type of government insurance you aren't eligible. Which was lousy as I don't have my prescriptions through Medicare at all and my cost is over $100 per month. I'm not sure why that is, but I remember reading that it has more to do with the government saying no than the companies offering it.
Sorry I'm late to say hello, I've been under the weather these past couple of days.
Glad you found your way here!