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Robert Kircher
04-13-2001, 03:29 PM
if you know of anyone that could help me out in this situation legally or or medically...please let them know...right now state law says (wisconsin...yee ha)
three months have to pass before I could get any type of assistance...I do not think it fair that my family or I would have to pay $100 a month for this depicote.. when your walking where you have to go and you have to depend on your family to help out with the money...your not neither here or there. I do not like the situation at all...

coconut
04-14-2001, 01:27 AM
Some Drs., have applications where you can apply/appeal to drug companies for assistance for free or very low-cost medications. Also, Doctors often have a lot of samples of medications in their offices, and all you have to do is ask for some, letting them know you are in need. They cannot give you a huge amount, but enough to get you by for a while.
My previous Neurologist would send me about 3-4 months worth of Topamax, a VERY expensive anti-seizure medication, right in the mail, all package up tight. They were all samples from her office that she sent because she knew I was in a financial bind. It had to be hundreds and hundreds of dollars worth over the months. Maybe a thousand, I don't know.

Others Drs., have sent me samples in the mail too, or some at their offices, when available. It WON'T hurt to ask!!

Another option is to apply for Medicaid if you haven't already, of course you'd have to be eligible.
Good luck.

Karla
04-18-2001, 12:00 AM
Hello from Wisconsin neighbor! If I am understanding your situation correctly I found myself in a similar situation a few years back. This is how I won. I contacted the
Epilepsy Foundation South Central Wisconsin (608) 833-8888
7617 Mineral Pt Rd Madison WI 53717
I explained I had no insurance at all. There are doctors/neurologists in the comunity that believe it is more important to treat epilepsy than be paid. I saw a neurologist for 5 years and never paid her once. She had a deal worked out with a local pharmacy where I could take her scripts and get them filled and not have to pay for the drugs. I do not know who paid for or if it was all companies donating there time but I aprecieate it. At the time my husband and I made 10,000/yr for a family of 5 not much now we are very comfortable and I enjoy being able to give back. I still see the neurologist and respect her even more. If you do not live in south central Wis. please call this number and talk to them and I am sure they can refer you to another agency that can help. Good luck!

 
 
 




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