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9. Honestly, I don't think any healthcare system can handle using the most expensive drugs when cheaper ones

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Fri Jan 10, 2025, 12:50 PM

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work well the vast majority of time.

Medicare -- what we consider the model for universal healthcare -- has coverage requirements for treating macular degeneration too.

I'm at high risk of macular degeneration. If it gets to that point, I'll try the cheaper med that is like $100 to see how it works just because it makes sense. Other folks will rush to the expensive, heavily advertised meds.

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About Medicare Advantage plans, frustrated doctors, and an old gal who has changed her mind [View all] Joinfortmill Friday OP

Trump and his cronies gab13by13 Friday #1

If that happens things are gonna get much worse Joinfortmill Friday #5

We all need to be aware that the insurance companies would not be so aggressive, nor spend so much, on marketing Attilatheblond Friday #2

Please explain the 'qualifying event' you mentioned EYESORE 9001 Friday #3

If my MA is not offered in my State next year Joinfortmill Friday #7

Medicare Advantage djtexas Friday #4

There are exceptions. Joinfortmill Friday #8

You can always get back on Medicare dpibel Friday #16

This is true. I will likely pay more and/or Joinfortmill Friday #17

Similar problem for FIL with ELIQUIS...he may have to rely on $2k a year cap JT45242 Friday #6

Not sure if your FIL qualifies gab13by13 Friday #12

Thanks...he tried that JT45242 Friday #14

Honestly, I don't think any healthcare system can handle using the most expensive drugs when cheaper ones Silent Type Friday #9

I have no issue with a drug that works... Joinfortmill Friday #10

Totally agree once it's clear cheaper med isn't working. I just don't support going to the most expensive first because Silent Type Friday #11

Best of luck. Joinfortmill Friday #13

Often they make you try cheaper even if it is contraindicated JT45242 Friday #15

Wishing you a good outcome. Joinfortmill Friday #18

By accident we found a slightly longer duration between shots helped my mom IbogaProject Yesterday #19