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Affording Accutane Without Insurance (Including Bloodwork and Dr's Visits)
by purplesoccershoe, Apr 03, 2007 12:00AM
Help!!! I do have health insurance, but it does not cover ANY acne treatment. I was on Accutane for the first time about 10 years ago and was told then I'd probably need another round of it in the future. They were right... I do, but unfortunately this time I am on (very minimal) student health insurance instead of on my parents' good insurance, and I don't know what to do. I have already started my first month of treatment, and I just CANNOT continue to pay out of pocket for this ($85 doctor's visit, $250 for blood tests, $50 pregnancy test, $250 for the prescription itself). Do I have any other options??? Is there any kind of independent health insurance I could get? Any discount prescription plans that cover Accutane (or preferably the generic versions)? As a student on a very tight budget, I must find SOMETHING else. Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thank you so much,
Jaime
Thank you so much,
Jaime
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Your doctor will have to help you submit the proper forms, but it's worth a try.
Pam