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justaprogressive

(6,326 posts)
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 01:28 PM Yesterday

🧡 Goal reached. Thank you one and all . 🧡 My husband, Justaprogressive, has COVID-19.

Last edited Wed Jan 14, 2026, 10:30 AM - Edit history (2)

It's a long way from this (where I was yesterday)


to this.




Alan tested positive yesterday. He is immune-compromised due to receiving biologic infusions for advanced RA (rheumatoid arthritis). My health insurance doesn't cover Alan; I am recovering from COVID myself as I still work as an RN and was infected at work. The pharmacy has filled his Paxlovid Rx but it costs $1,600 which we do not have. He needs to start on the med ASAP, 4 days at the latest. We would appreciate any help you can give us.

https://www.gofundme.com/help-us-afford-paxlovid-for-my-husband

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🧡 Goal reached. Thank you one and all . 🧡 My husband, Justaprogressive, has COVID-19. (Original Post) justaprogressive Yesterday OP
Update the GoFundMe link RustyWheels Yesterday #1
It's not working for me.I use pay pal. debm55 Yesterday #2
link fixed. justaprogressive Yesterday #3
Thanks, Good Luck debm55 Yesterday #4
Do you have a CVS pharmacy nearby? They have a program where some people qualify for free highplainsdem Yesterday #5
Got you started. Best wishes! ❤️ MLAA Yesterday #6
Kick GPV Yesterday #7
Wish I could help more susanr516 Yesterday #8
I'm so sorry EuterpeThelo Yesterday #10
Kick debm55 Yesterday #9

highplainsdem

(60,159 posts)
5. Do you have a CVS pharmacy nearby? They have a program where some people qualify for free
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 02:16 PM
Yesterday

Paxlovid, if they have certain health problems. The screening itself is $60, whether or not you qualify, but I'd guess your husband's other health problems would qualify him, and he's probably had recent.blood work, which is also required. The pharmacist will prescribe.

https://www.cvs.com/content/enterprise/cvs/global/en/pharmacy/covid-antiviral.html

https://www.cvs.com/content/pharmacy/covid-treatment/?icid=hero-pax-screener

I hadn't heard of this program before, ran across it when I was googling the cost of that drug, to see if anyone offered it much cheaper. I tried calling a local CVS pharmacy to ask more questions about it, but couldn't reach a pharmacist. I'd recommend that you talk to a CVS pharmacist before filling out the questionaire, especially with that fee, but between what you said about your husband and what I read, it seems at least possible he'd qualify for free Paxlovid.

You might still need the prescription you have now, so don't cancel that.

EDITING because I hadn't noticed that it's the consultation with one of their pharmacists that the $60 fee is for, after their digital screener determines if you're eligible. Since they need medical records for the blood work, I'd guess that's what the consultation is about. It's done by phone.

EuterpeThelo

(198 posts)
10. I'm so sorry
Tue Jan 13, 2026, 05:44 PM
Yesterday

for your loss. That's just awful. Nobody should ever have to bury a child or grandchild for any reason, but COVID losses are a special kind of devastating. (My life partner of 20+ years passed from COVID in June of 2020, just so you know I understand.)

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