Originally Posted by jspumoni

Great post. Helping is others is the coolest thing we can do.
GinnyS your a 100% correct my brother happens to be a primary care physician and does this now for his patients. Most Doctors will not let you know about such programs, as the medical practice's are now ONLY businesses. With only one thing in mind MONEY, Well he has been doing this for the past few years, HIS office I mean, providing the sources for the pharmaceutical companies that provide these essential medications to low income patients. It is a hassle for the office but, it is good business! I am a Computer tech, but have been in the medical field for over 20 years on and off for the past 5 years so pay no attention to the man behind the Gown!lol IN the past 2 weeks have been back in the Medical office. As some might know I have thread here that deals with computer questions and FREE help. I am now back in the medical field, which some will shake their heads at, but I have made and effort to introduce this particular program which is provided by http://www.phrma.org/ to ALL patients and ALL info to expedite this opportunity to them. It is a hassle for both patient and the doctor, you need to realize the doctor does not have the time to play around with your problems after he/she evaluates your condition and sees you as a patient. But, I thought this would increase his productivity and patients feeling about the image of him. Not that he is a bad doctor, as some people travel almost 2 hours to see him but, now he is providing a valuable service to the patients and their family and friends with the care and Medication they need when they are not in a position to afford such services.

Great reply!! This is why I love this SITE, it is people like you that keep me here. THANKS!!!!

Originally Posted by BoalchM

I want to say thank you for these posts. I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis three years ago and I am now completely disabled. I take low doses of chemo every week and have Remicade treatments every 6 weeks. The Remicade treatments alone cost around $2,500 each time. In the state of Wyoming, you can only receive Medicaid through SS disability if there is no other income in the house. There is absolutely no way that I could ever afford all of the meds that I take, but we can't afford my husband not to work so that I can get my meds. Hopefully I can find some help for my childrens health care as well, I have two kids under the age of 6.

Thanks again!!

Originally Posted by llbriteyes

Yes. There is a dental one. Contact your local dental association (http://www.gadental.org/ - I haven't checked out the site, just wanted to provide the link). They have programs in every county in each state where dentists volunteer to take certain patients who qualify. I just did this one for my husband.

Also, I'd like to add https://www.pparx.org/Intro.php. This site will have you give your information, and then give you a list of what programs are available to you. HOWEVER... it doesn't hurt to do some research on your own.

Go to the Library (with note paper and pencil) and get Mathew Lesko's book. Its an incredible resource, and you may find other programs not related to medications that you're eligible for. I did this one because Hubby lost his job due to mass layoffs when Kellogg's closed their plant. There are tons of programs out there for displaced workers.... even if you aren't a displaced worker, there are programs where you can get money you can use.

For instance... I am eligible for a program that will pay for my Medicare part B. That's wonderful, because I NEED that coverage and cannot afford it. I am also eligible for the Medicare part "D" program, where they I will get prescription coverage for a percentage of the cost of the medication, and they will pay the first $600.00 of them.

I hope this helps. This is a great thread.

Linda

Originally Posted by MySweetLord