shineladysue Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I know that many of you have had difficulties in the past getting Tarceva paid for and I'm in the process of researching , but has anyone had this scenerio. Tarceva being prescribed as 1st line adjunct chemo as follow up to wedge section surgery ... advanced (2small tumors same area) NSCLC Mom (78yrs old) has Medicare A&B plus supplimental insurance with Blue Cross and Blue Shield. It seems Medicare will not pay anything and the insurance only wants to pay half which leaves a balance of about $1,600 a month they want Mom to pay. That's impossible. She and Dad are only on social security, no other income. The cancer center is trying to get it worked out , but I don't understand it . If chemo in house by infusion , costing about 3 times that much would be paid for , why not Tarceva at about a 3rd the price? Any experience or suggestions on this matter would be very much appreciated. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Sue, I take it she didn't pick up Part D prescription coverage plan. Tarceva is covered under most of these plans, that's how we were able to pay for it for Tony. See: https://www.spoconline.com/spoconline/i ... l&id=10467 That is the financial help center for Genentech. Warm regards, Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Sue, I have 2 different sites for help with chemo/cancer drugs. Welthy already gave you the first one I thought of but I also have this one.... http://www.needymeds.com./ I don't know much about it but it was given to me back when Brad was so sick. I hope one or the other can help you out. Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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