The $100 Pill

We found out this week our insurance doesn't cover Aaron's medication. AHHHHH! We were misinformed by the pharmacy in the beginning on how the first two months prescriptions were being filled. (We were on an introductory program that cost only $10 a month)

While at the Techfidera dinner Aaron spoke with a few others who had the same insurance as we do and discovered he was not being covered?!?!! We called the insurance the next day... sure enough, we weren't being covered. Aaron called the drug company and was informed that our next bill would cost $3700! Ouch! We were just sick. What do we do?

Luckily, we found out from the drug company there is a program that you can qualify for to receive a one years supply pretty much free. We were anxious to see if we could get in on this program. Aaron applied last week, but was told it would take 3-4 business days before we would know. We were hopeful we would qualify since we have 3 kids and our income isn't substantial by any means. But, we didn't hear anything this whole week and Aaron's meds are running low. (We were told if he went off them suddenly that he would most likely relapse!) So, yes, we've been a little anxious and stressed.

Today we received the wonderful news that Aaron does qualify for the program... What a blessing!!!! We are now just waiting to hear from the pharmacy when the meds will be sent and we are just hoping they get here before his supply is gone.

Our other hope is that the insurance company will pick up this medication soon. They only review new meds once a year in November. So pray that in November that insurance picks up this med. or in a year we will have to go a different route, which would be like taking a step back.

Here's to the $100 pill that is helping keep my hubby healthy!