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Rebecca Zaraya
Posted Friday, June 26, 2009 6:44 AM


 

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I read about your situation. I was on Enbrel in January 2008 thru June 2008. What I did was search the internet for organizations that give grants for medications to people such as yourself that cannot afford to pay for the meds. The Healthwell Foundation and the Patient Access Network Foundation are two that help pay with these kind of drugs.

I have some Enbrel Pens in my refrigerator that are still good until 2010. I would have to ask my RA physician if I can give my meds that are not being used to someone who really needs it now. So contact me at zaraya@bellsouth.net with your phone number so that I can call you to speak about this exchange.

Good luck.

RZ

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melinda ventola
Posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 8:14 PM


 

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A little late reading this message...what made you go off enbrel?? My son has been on it for several years & I don't know if anything would work as good. I know he hates the shots cause they make him sore. He doesn't have much fat to inject it in. Are the pens better than the regular needles? Curious about how other people are doing it.
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Georgia Griego
Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2009 5:31 PM


 

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I too am having problems paying for Enbrel.  This drug is the only one that has and had helped/ But due to the expense and my coverage its terrible that  can't afford it.  My husband waznted to get a loan just to pay for it, but I told him no way.  I saw your post reply to another RA member, and hopefully  one of those that you mentioned will help.  Thank you.

RX: at 19.  53 yo now. On Meloxicam - severe rheumatoid arthrits

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Grandpavan
Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2009 9:45 PM


 

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Another thing to check with your insurance about is that infusions often come under a different provision of insurance from the injections.  Remicade, Orencia, or Rituxan may be more affordable.  It's at least worth a check.  God bless.

Age 82, diagnosed RA 12/2001, married since 1952, 4 sons no daughters, 4 grandsons 1 granddaughter.  Doing well on Methotrexate and Remicade.
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Sherry McLamb
Posted Friday, September 11, 2009 10:02 AM


 

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I am currently trying to retire on disability. I have Lupus w/Rheumatoid Arthritis and some other things. I am not looking for a hand-out just information. Where is someone suppose to go for their health care when they are in the waiting period? I have no health insurance and no source of income. I have tried Medicaid and everything else that I could to no avail. Please send me information if you can: smclamb1952@hotmail.com All information is appreciated.
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Charlotte Poltarec
Posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 12:56 PM


 

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Contact Enbrel.  They have a co-pay assistance program.  You get a co-pay card which becomes your secondary prescription insurance coverage.  It's good for 12 months and then you can sign up again - you get a reminder prior to the end of the 12 months so you have no lapse in coverage.  They will cover up to a certain dollar amount of co-pay monthly (the amount is very generous).  I'm assuming you have insurance but you are similar to me, with a 20% co-pay.  The only questions they asked me regarded government subsidies like Medicare, Medicaid etc.  No income questions or other coverage questions.  It's worth the call.  I got diagnosed with RA in April and have been on methotrexate, with limited success.  The next step for me is trying one of the injectables, but I thought it was cost-prohibitive.  I was pleasantly surprised when I qualified!  I go back to my rheumatologist in a few weeks, and will probably start Enbrel then.  But make the call - it's worth finding out.  Good luck.
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