Help...No insurance

Margo79

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Joined : Aug 2013

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Posted 8/18/2013 5:05 PM (GMT 0)

I wanted any information on assistance for getting Remicaid treatments without insurance coverage.
I do have insurance (BCBS FL HMO) however it was considered a pre-existing condition as I was diagnosed during a 4 month period when I was without insurance. I spent 30 days hospitalized this May (I now have at least 45,000.00 in medical bills) and the only thing working to keep me in remission is Remicaid...which costs at least $8000.00 per session. Any suggestions?

Andreita

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Posted 8/18/2013 5:54 PM (GMT 0)

Have you tried Remistart? Sorry if that is what you did I just didn't catch it then.

Katmom

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Posted 8/18/2013 5:54 PM (GMT 0)

janes seen biotech, maker of Remicade has a rebate program called Remistart, and an ongoing program to help cover the uninsured portion. There is an annual limit of $6000 after you submit the EOB. Phone number is 1-888-222-3771
Hope they can help you.

Michelle816

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Posted 8/19/2013 3:18 PM (GMT 0)

Have you ever tried Humira? A friend of mine was in a similar situation with her insurance, and she found that although the Remicade was so expensive, Humira was much more affordable.

kazbern

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Posted 8/19/2013 3:36 PM (GMT 0)

In just a few months the whole preexisting condition thing will be gone, right? How frustrating it all is. I'm sorry this happened to you.

cra43

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Posts : 183

Posted 8/19/2013 5:21 PM (GMT 0)

Hi,,,my son has U.C. and he gets his Remicade for free from Johnson and Johnson...but you have to be sure you do not make any more then $43000 dollars a year in salary....Contact Johnson and Johnson

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