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DebJ

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2. Once you get in the donut hole, looks like the chances of getting out are pretty slim

Reply to DebJ (Original post)

Wed Jan 28, 2015, 04:14 PM

Jan 2015

unless you are already in a pickle with many or severely high cost drugs.

If I understand this right, you don't get out until you fork over $4700 )(or you and YOUR PLAN fork it over).

Boy this is exhausting.

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Wow. "Donut Hole" shopping as we get ready for Medicare. What a difference! [View all] DebJ Jan 2015 OP

You might want to check Costco's prices. You do not have to join Costco. djean111 Jan 2015 #1

I wish I could but the closest Costco is about one hour away. DebJ Jan 2015 #3

Here is their website information for home delivery. djean111 Jan 2015 #4

Wow that is great information. Thank you. DebJ Jan 2015 #6

Wow wow wow. Just called Costco. DebJ Jan 2015 #7

That is fabulous!!!!! I am so glad for you! djean111 Jan 2015 #8

Oh yes I'm familiar with that type of stuff. DebJ Jan 2015 #9

Sounds like you have been through a lot, and handled a lot, too. With class. djean111 Jan 2015 #10

Once you get in the donut hole, looks like the chances of getting out are pretty slim DebJ Jan 2015 #2

If you can qualify for "Extra Help" it closes the donut hole. Downwinder Jan 2015 #5

I opened the thread to say 'Costco' but that's been covered! Bluenorthwest Jan 2015 #11

Some ppl have mentioned Good Rx daredtowork Jan 2015 #12

After I saw GoodRx here on DU I checked their discounts csziggy Jan 2015 #15

Before I went on Medicare HeiressofBickworth Jan 2015 #13

You mean that you just pay cash in full for the generics? DebJ Jan 2015 #14

Yes, cash in full for generics HeiressofBickworth Jan 2015 #16