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Summerville, GA

I don't know what to do. I don't have insurance and I can't work. I've applied for disability but was denied due to no recent medical files. I need help and I don't know where to turn. Any advice?

January 30, 2019
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Members rallied around someone denied disability due to lack of recent medical records, with the overwhelming consensus being to keep applying... Read more

Members rallied around someone denied disability due to lack of recent medical records, with the overwhelming consensus being to keep applying because initial denials are extremely common and persistence often leads to approval with back pay from the original filing date. Several members shared practical resources, including contacting the Arthritis Foundation for financial assistance, asking doctors about payment plans or reduced fees, using GoodRx coupons to drastically lower prescription costs, and working with pharmaceutical companies that offer patient assistance programs for expensive biologics like Humira and Enbrel. A recurring theme was the importance of not giving up despite the frustration, staying in regular contact with doctors to build a medical record for the appeal, and knowing that Medicaid coverage often becomes available once disability is approved.

A myRAteam Member

I had personal insurance that didn't cover a lot of my meds years ago. I told my doctor. The drug manufacturers have coupons for free medication but you have to fill it out with your doctor. Depending on the drug hes prescribing. I know I got free doses of Enbrel when I used to take it, but it was only for a certain number of doses. Then we had to fill it out again. Try to do some research online with the pharmaceutical companies b/c they also post coupons online as well.

February 2, 2019
A myRAteam Member

There is a lot of help. Your Rehemitoid doctor has company’s that will give you the drug. I was on methotrexate for 15 yrs and I had plenty of insurance with Medicare . Then my doctor wanted to change to newer up to date drugs. Zeljance, then Humira and both drugs were very expensive. My copay was 400 dollars for two shots a month even having at the time two inshurances . I only have Medicare now, but the ones that provides it does not charge for it. You will have to talk to your doctor and Nurce.
I hope this helps.

January 30, 2019
A myRAteam Member

Contact the American Arthrithis Association, I think that is what its called and ask them if there are any fees they can cover for you. Also, call Dr's around your area to see if they will see you for a little bit of money, or to make payments. The pharmaceuticals sometime give free meds.

January 30, 2019
A myRAteam Member

GoodRx is a free coupon for meds. Worth a try, I seen my cymbalta go from $300 to $30 just with the free coupons from GoodRx, I did not think it would work. (Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators). You cant get medicaid?

February 3, 2019
A myRAteam Member

Thank you. I'm not going to give up. It just gets a little frustrating some times.

February 6, 2019

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