help w/ DMD costs or instruction

[saveone]

In our poll on DMD one member listed they were not taking DMD's because of expense.  Since I have no insurance I too was worried about when/if  the time came for  me how would I get access to medication.  In my research this is what I have found. Remove any space from the addresses provided.  If something does get removed PM me and I will get it back to you.


Through the MS LifeLines Access Made Simple program, you may be eligible to get Rebif® (interferon beta-1a) at no cost, or for no more than $50 per month, for up to one year of treatment. Best of all, MS LifeLines takes care of all the paperwork....   http://www.  mslifelines.  com/rebif/insurance/ access-made-simple. jsp?intcmp

The following assistance programs info provided by MSAA...msassociation.org

The following pharmaceutical companies offer patient programs to provide information, instruction, and resources for advocacy and financial assistance.

MS Lifelines (Rebif)
877-788-1467 or mslifelines.com

Shared Solutions (Copaxone)
800-887-8100 or sharedsolutions.com

MS pathways (Betaseron)
800-788-1467 or mspathways.com

MS ActiveSource (Avonex)
800-456-2255 or avonex.com

MS Lifelines (Novantrone)
877-447-3243 or novantrone.com

Tysabri
800-456-2255

I hope this helps someone.
Have a good day, terry

[saveone]

Bump for MCBCON and others who may need to know.

[doni54]

Thanks saveone, I too am without health ins and if or when I get a dx, if it is MS, I didn't know how I would pay for any of the DMDs.  This info is really helpful.

doni

[saveone]

I probably should have also mentioned that MSAA  (Multiple Sclerosis Association of American) has an equipment distribution program and a cooling equipment distribution program.  I would recommend anyone with MS or waiting on a dx go to the site and join.  After joining they sent me an introductory packet with a lot of info.

[Lulu54]

Terry,
Thanks for pulling that information together in one spot - there is assistance for anyone who needs these drugs.  Be sure and talk to your doctor about the costs and financial hardships involved.

Good luck,
Lulu