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cabbitzilla ([personal profile] cabbitzilla) wrote2008-01-14 01:12 pm

... oh, wow...

Those of you familiar with my financial and medical situation know that filling my prescriptions has been near impossible; I've been running on sample packs for the Lamictal and Abilify for forever. At my current dosage, the Lamictal alone is over $500/month. I've never had the courage to price the Abilify but expect the numbers there would be just as horrific. For over a year I've been told over and over again that I make too much money to qualify for one of the medicare-based prescription plans. Between my income and my age, I was royally screwed.

Yesterday I got a packet in the mail from Cigna. Starting March 1, I have prescription coverage. All of my medications are on the Plan One Formulary. If I'm reading this right (I intend to have Crystal go over it this evening to make sure of that) the Lamictal and Abilify will now cost me $5.60 each. The Amitriptyline will be $2.25. For under $15, I'll have all my meds. I've been alternating between giggling and grateful tears all morning... which made my run to the bank really interesting. I sat in the parking lot for nearly 20 minutes locking things down so I wouldn't be a blubbering idjit in the bank.

Wow.

[identity profile] maggiebowgirl.livejournal.com 2008-01-14 06:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Wooo! Awesome. :)
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[personal profile] brianh 2008-01-14 06:21 pm (UTC)(link)
*HUGS* Woot!

[identity profile] m-masque.livejournal.com 2008-01-14 06:31 pm (UTC)(link)
It's always nice to see a post from you that contains good news, Dear. But this one is just...WOW!

I'm so happy this worked out in your favor!

*hugs*

[identity profile] rowandoll.livejournal.com 2008-01-14 08:34 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm so pleased to hear this. I'm so glad things are changing for you.

[identity profile] usagiweaver.livejournal.com 2008-01-14 09:16 pm (UTC)(link)
YAAAAY!!!!!

[identity profile] porcelaingirl.livejournal.com 2008-01-14 10:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Yay for teh awesomeness! :)

*hug*
Catie

[identity profile] ginkage.livejournal.com 2008-01-15 12:05 am (UTC)(link)
That, my dear cabbit, is fucking FAN-TASTIC.
*hugs* So happy for you!
(Edit: I hate LJ randomizing the icons that come up on my posts.)
Edited 2008-01-15 04:41 (UTC)

[identity profile] omimouse.livejournal.com 2008-01-15 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
That's fantastic!

-hugs- I'm so glad things are looking up for you, hon.

[identity profile] mistymoon127.livejournal.com 2008-01-15 04:21 am (UTC)(link)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[identity profile] kyrlan.livejournal.com 2008-01-15 04:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Woo insurance!