Power Outages and RA meds?

Just started Humira and wondering what others do during power outages since the med needs to be refridgerated?

My insurance company wants me to get 3 month supplies (once we have a few months success), but I am concerned about power outages where I live. Last year we lost power 3 times for more than 72 hours, one time it was a week, all due to weather related events (snow, ice, flooding). At times we have been stuck at home for days with no way to leave as well, so I couldnt just take it elsewhere. When I picked up my pens the other day and the bill showed $3159 billed to insurance I was floored. Of course I did the Humira Protection Plan, so all but $5 of my copay was covered.

I have heard of insurance companies paying for small generators to run a mini fridge (for insulin), but that maybe overkill in this situation, I dont know.

Any suggestions?

Hi you could call your insurance company and see in they will
pay for a small generator. You could also google it you may find a cheap one.

The Humira Protection Plan is just a card that the manufacture offers to help with the cost. You must meet certain requirements. I believe if you have goverment insurance you cant use it but I could be mistaken. They pay up to $2100 for your first prescription and $500 for the rest after a $5 copay. I think she said something about for 1 year, I dont know. Since my copay is $24 thru my insurance, they pay $19 and I pay $5. If you look up there website there is a toll free number to call and get information.

Also, If you dont have insurance many companies have patient assistance programs that will cover medications if you financially qualify. These levels are not very low inome, its more based on not having insurance.