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59. With pharmacies I think the issue is idiots -

Fri Jul 5, 2013, 09:18 AM

Jul 2013

I went in one month w/a new script for my hypertension med. I only had a week on the old prescription & wanted to fill it when I had time. First they said "well your insurance company isn't going to allow this because you are not out of the med yet." So I replied "this is a generic prescription, $4.00, and my insurance company has absolutely nothing to do with it. Even if they did I might prefer to pay for it out of pocket - did that ever cross your mind?" The head pharmacist came over to apologize and quickly filled the prescription. Don't let them give you this bullshit - especially when it's low level employees who make assumptions without asking questions.

With Bank of America I would not be so kind - those criminals are probably in collusion with the pharmaceutical companies.

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A hideous example of the state of 'health care' in AmeriKa (GOD DAMN this shit) [View all] Triana Jul 2013 OP

The donut hole was closed by the ACA. cbayer Jul 2013 #1

NO. It was NOT. It will not be fully closed until 2020 Triana Jul 2013 #3

You are correct. It dropped from 100% patient responsibility to 50% (now 47.5) for brands cbayer Jul 2013 #4

Thanks for that, Triana. truedelphi Jul 2013 #26

Exactly (n/t) bread_and_roses Jul 2013 #71

Tell that to Humana who is my husband's part D provider. SammyWinstonJack Jul 2013 #7

I stand corrected. I knew there had been changes but didn't realize that they were cbayer Jul 2013 #9

It's the same story for my wife, the doughnut hole is killing us. xtraxritical Jul 2013 #69

Kick and Rec! The for-profit healthcare system in this country is diseased! Cooley Hurd Jul 2013 #2

I'm truly sorry for your mom's troubles magellan Jul 2013 #5

I already have that kind of coverage zipplewrath Jul 2013 #98

Yes, my worry is that we'll be forced to buy insurance magellan Jul 2013 #99

The encouraging news zipplewrath Jul 2013 #101

I think United Health is the largest insurer down here (FL). magellan Jul 2013 #103

Bank of America can not pay because of what it thinks you are buying? MuseRider Jul 2013 #6

BoA AND her own personal bank...she tried with both cards. Triana Jul 2013 #16

This is BS. MuseRider Jul 2013 #19

She plans to call them and threaten to move her money out Triana Jul 2013 #21

Good for her. MuseRider Jul 2013 #23

Xpost "Have you tried to open a bank account lately?" kickysnana Jul 2013 #25

Same thing happened to me. freedom fighter jh Jul 2013 #86

It's a federal crackdown - it's illegal to do this Yo_Mama Jul 2013 #90

Reading this with interest and compassion. UPS was hit hard with fines. October Jul 2013 #33

They were fined for shipping drugs from pharmacies Progressive dog Jul 2013 #37

She doesn't buy from pharmacies that don't require prescriptions.... Triana Jul 2013 #46

I think I know: chervilant Jul 2013 #41

I think part of the problem is Egnever Jul 2013 #45

This points to one BIG PROBLEM with banks: snot Jul 2013 #51

No, the problem is the government Yo_Mama Jul 2013 #91

Could she possibly get a credit card through a credit union that would allow it? Fuddnik Jul 2013 #8

+1 glinda Jul 2013 #10

+1 LiberalEsto Jul 2013 #24

Was going to say the same. RedCappedBandit Jul 2013 #31

That's worth a try. LuvNewcastle Jul 2013 #102

So Bank of America is spying on what we buy, eh? dixiegrrrrl Jul 2013 #11

Many credit cards will now put a hold on a big charge that comes out of the blue until you call them Brickbat Jul 2013 #12

Meanwhile in Cuba .... it's ALL free. Mika Jul 2013 #13

What a nightmare! ReRe Jul 2013 #14

Oh they'll take a check. But last time a credit card was fine. Now, they're telling her Triana Jul 2013 #17

What med is it, if you can say. I've an address for very cheap diabetes supplies, in FL. truedelphi Jul 2013 #28

It's for asthma Triana Jul 2013 #38

I will call the place in Florida later today to see truedelphi Jul 2013 #52

Thanks so much! n/t Triana Jul 2013 #68

I didn't get round to calling abut other meds. But here is info - truedelphi Jul 2013 #95

Thanks! Will be talking to Mom tonight. n/t Triana Jul 2013 #96

Go to CVS abelenkpe Jul 2013 #15

Problem solved, so simple! B Calm Jul 2013 #53

I am working my ass off for the rest of my life to keep myself kestrel91316 Jul 2013 #18

Try as you might decrepittex Jul 2013 #27

Horribly true. October Jul 2013 #34

Actually the raises for Congress-critters are automatic brett_jv Jul 2013 #77

Ah, Triana. Yes, this is the kind of goat rope that kills people. I'm so sorry for her. It's wrong! freshwest Jul 2013 #20

OMG, I am speechless. secondwind Jul 2013 #22

try this ellennelle Jul 2013 #29

the best thing your mom has going is you NJCher Jul 2013 #30

I went through a similar difficulty when I was ordering from Canada Drugs Samantha Jul 2013 #32

That's what Mom believes too and I think she's right...they're fighting tooth & nail Triana Jul 2013 #39

Your Mom is absolutely right Samantha Jul 2013 #42

Universal single payer. mbperrin Jul 2013 #35

+1 area51 Jul 2013 #72

A +1 for your +1. raouldukelives Jul 2013 #100

Change Banks allinthegame Jul 2013 #36

I'm going to suggest she find a local CU to join. Triana Jul 2013 #40

Maybe this will help (for costs) mrmpa Jul 2013 #43

60 of them for $285.93 Triana Jul 2013 #44

That's what it looks like............. mrmpa Jul 2013 #50

Check out Target, just for your own information. LiberalEsto Jul 2013 #84

rec Liberal_in_LA Jul 2013 #47

To repeat a suggestion made above: DebJ Jul 2013 #48

Oh, but luckily she lives in "The Greatest Country on Earth." Arugula Latte Jul 2013 #49

This is what happens when the banks and the pharmaceutical industry rule the nation. Enthusiast Jul 2013 #54

K & R ctsnowman Jul 2013 #55

I see this all the time... MrMickeysMom Jul 2013 #56

The underlying problem is that politicians are manipulated, controlled, or owned by corporations. Maineman Jul 2013 #57

Exactly right! n/t Triana Jul 2013 #62

I am so tired of ACA fans saying the doughnut hole is closed. djean111 Jul 2013 #58

With pharmacies I think the issue is idiots - TBF Jul 2013 #59

FYI.... Banks don't care how much $$ you have with them. galileoreloaded Jul 2013 #60

K&R. Thanks for posting. n/t Egalitarian Thug Jul 2013 #61

I too ran into the inability to pay for scripts in another company; greiner3 Jul 2013 #63

Avoid meds Maineman Jul 2013 #65

Unfortunately this will not work for many people. IdaBriggs Jul 2013 #74

sometimes it's just plain heredity... Phentex Jul 2013 #78

I used to hate oatmeal, too IrishAyes Jul 2013 #87

It's okay as a snack... Phentex Jul 2013 #89

No, but if you eat enough oatmeal IrishAyes Jul 2013 #92

A thought on how to get around all the BS maybe . . . . ET Awful Jul 2013 #64

I am speechless. LWolf Jul 2013 #66

I'm enraged on your behalf.. BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2013 #67

It's horrible, and just think ProSense Jul 2013 #70

You think that is bad-how about killing your adult child? Stargazer99 Jul 2013 #73

I also had to advocate for my Mom and Dad because our health system sucks. Sunlei Jul 2013 #75

A cynical mind might think that Big Pharma went to the government WestSeattle2 Jul 2013 #76

Somewhat off topic but addressing the root problem of affordability TheKentuckian Jul 2013 #79

Thanks for that! Triana Jul 2013 #80

Hope it does some good. TheKentuckian Jul 2013 #97

For profit healthcare is annabanana Jul 2013 #81

K&R airplaneman Jul 2013 #82

K&R - eom fleur-de-lisa Jul 2013 #83

K&R midnight Jul 2013 #85

Sorry to hear about this IrishAyes Jul 2013 #88

340B pharmacy koiwoman53 Jul 2013 #93

Thanks! Checking it out now. Welcome to DU! n/t Triana Jul 2013 #94

Can she get samples from the doctor BlueToTheBone Jul 2013 #104

I asked her about that. Triana Jul 2013 #105

Can't you call and ask for her? BlueToTheBone Jul 2013 #106

Sister and brother are on it. Triana Jul 2013 #107