Thank you so very much for your post Eric S. and it is so great to hear from you. Have a great day my friend.
What if I cannot afford copays and drugs with my private Medicare drug plan (even with Extra Help)? (PDF)
Many Medicare Recipients Could Cover Premiums by Switching to Cost-Effective Drugs; Taxpayers Also Could Save
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Cheaper Alternatives to Expensive Drugs Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs is a free public education service from the nonprofit Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports. Millions of Americans trust Consumer Reports to provide expert, independent information about products and services, and to help them save money. The information on this website can help you learn about more affordable drug treatment options to discuss with your physician. We work with respected doctors and pharmacists to compare drugs and point you to those that are proven to work based on current scientific evidence. In concise, easy-to-read reports, we tell you what you need to know about the effectiveness, safety and cost of many widely used prescription drugs. Two 10-minute videos on this site features physicians, pharmacists, and patients talking about the Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs project. It explains how Best Buy Drugs can save you money by working with your doctor to find prescription drugs that are effective, safe, and affordable.
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5 Ways to Lower Your Costs During the Coverage Gap
Consider Switching to Generics, Over-The-Counter (OTC), or Other Lower-Cost Drugs
You may wish to talk to your doctor about the drugs you are currently taking to find out if there are generic, over-the-counter (OTC), or less-expensive brand-name drugs that would work just as well as the ones you're taking now.
Cost savings information through the use of mail-order pharmacies, generic or less-expensive brand-name drugs is also available in the Prescription Drug Plan Finder section of www.medicare.gov .
Explore National and Community-Based Charitable Programs
National and community-based charitable programs (such as the National Patient Advocate Foundation or the National Organization for Rare Disorders) may have programs that can help with your drug costs. Information on programs in your area is available on the Benefits Checkup website.
Look into Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs
Many of the major drug manufacturers are offering assistance programs for people enrolled in Medicare Part D.
You can find out whether a Patient Assistance Program is offered by the manufacturers of the drugs you take by visiting our Pharmaceutical Assistance Program site.
Look at State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs
There are also 21 states and one territory offering help with paying drug plan premiums and/or other drug costs.
You can find out if your State has a program by visiting our State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program site.
Apply for Extra Help
If you have Medicare and have limited income and resources, you may qualify for extra help paying for your prescription drugs. If you qualify, you could pay between $1-$5 for each drug.
Contact Social Security by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov or by calling 1-800-772-1213. TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778
For additional information, you can review the Bridging the Coverage Gap (PDF 132.71 KB fact sheet.
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Six Ways To Save Hundreds That Your Drug Plan Won’t Tell You About
October and November is your best time to compare drug plans and switch if you find one better suited to your needs. Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment period will start next month on November 15 and runs to December 31. Here are my top six ways to help you save hundreds:
- Start now by setting up an appointment with a trained Medicare benefits counselor through your Area Agency on Aging - You can get unbiased help in selecting the best supplemental health and drug plans at no charge. The number of your local Area Agency on Aging is in your local phone book - or call the Eldercare Locator at (800) 677-1116 for the agency nearest you. I recommend doing this even if you are satisfied with your current coverage, in case there are upcoming changes that may affect you next year.
- Gather all your prescriptions. Your counselor will need a complete list of all the prescriptions you are now taking. Very important! Carefully print the information including name of drug, dosage such as (mgs) and the number you take every day or month. Accuracy is a must.
- Compare the overall costs of paying a deductible versus no deductible. Once your prescriptions are entered into the Medicare Drug Plan Finder along with your zip code, you will receive a list of plans in your area sorted by cost. Don’t be put off if you learn there’s a deductible. Many times (but not always) you save by paying a little up front.
- ALWAYS check the extra details about each plan you consider. Many of the plans have restrictions, or even require prior authorization for prescriptions, even though your drug is supposed to be covered. If you take several drugs, sometimes it’s worth paying a little more to get a plan that doesn’t have so many restrictions. Check your current plan to see if there are any pending changes for the drugs you currently take.
- Consider coverage for the doughnut hole coverage gap, especially if you have (retail) drug costs of $150 per month or more now. Your benefits counselor can help you determine whether the higher premium you would have to pay for a plan that offers coverage for the gap offers worthwhile savings. Some do, others aren’t worth it - it all depends on the specific drugs you take.
- Look into the lower costs of using mail order. If you take the same prescriptions every month, you can often save significantly by using mail order prescription services. In addition, should you have health problems that prevent you from driving, your prescriptions continue to come right to you.
If you have access to the Internet you can find the Medicare Drug Plan Finder at www.Medicare.gov or call 1-800- Medicare (1-800-633-4227).
CHEAPER ALTERNATIVES TO EXPENSIVE DRUGS
Many Medicare Recipients Could Cover Premiums by Switching to Cost-Effective Drugs; Taxpayers Also Could Save
http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/campaigndrugcosts/003202.html
Cheaper Alternatives to Expensive Drugs Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs is a free public education service from the nonprofit Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports. Millions of Americans trust Consumer Reports to provide expert, independent information about products and services, and to help them save money. The information on this website can help you learn about more affordable drug treatment options to discuss with your physician. We work with respected doctors and pharmacists to compare drugs and point you to those that are proven to work based on current scientific evidence. In concise, easy-to-read reports, we tell you what you need to know about the effectiveness, safety and cost of many widely used prescription drugs. Two 10-minute videos on this site features physicians, pharmacists, and patients talking about the Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs project. It explains how Best Buy Drugs can save you money by working with your doctor to find prescription drugs that are effective, safe, and affordable.
http://www.crbestbuydrugs.org/
A list of websites for low cost generic medications PDF
A whole list of websites and stores such as Target, Wal-Mart, Costco, and KMart that offer free or low cost Generic medications.
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Many Medicare Recipients Could Cover Premiums by Switching to Cost-Effective Drugs; Taxpayers Also Could Save http://www.consumersunion.org/pub/campaigndrugcosts/003202.html
Cheaper Alternatives to Expensive Drugs Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs is a free public education service from the nonprofit Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports. Millions of Americans trust Consumer Reports to provide expert, independent information about products and services, and to help them save money. The information on this website can help you learn about more affordable drug treatment options to discuss with your physician. We work with respected doctors and pharmacists to compare drugs and point you to those that are proven to work based on current scientific evidence. In concise, easy-to-read reports, we tell you what you need to know about the effectiveness, safety and cost of many widely used prescription drugs. Two 10-minute videos on this site features physicians, pharmacists, and patients talking about the Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs project. It explains how Best Buy Drugs can save you money by working with your doctor to find prescription drugs that are effective, safe, and affordable. http://www.crbestbuydrugs.org/
