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Cancer Support

dixiegrrrrl

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3. If you have deductibles or co-pays with your meds,

Reply to PennyK (Reply #2)

Thu Sep 15, 2016, 05:04 PM

Sep 2016

You might find buying them for cash will cost less than using your insurance.
This has been true for several people I know.
Of course, that does not mean all meds will be cheaper, but still, worth a look at the discount site to see...cain't hurt.

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You know how expensive drugs are, esp. cancer drugs?...... I found a way around that. [View all] dixiegrrrrl Sep 2016 OP

That is wonderful news. In_The_Wind Sep 2016 #1

Wow! PennyK Sep 2016 #2

If you have deductibles or co-pays with your meds, dixiegrrrrl Sep 2016 #3

Thanks PennyK Sep 2016 #4

Even with insurance you can apply for assistance in some cases ... slipslidingaway Sep 2016 #5

Filling out the forms today for the assistance. dixiegrrrrl Sep 2016 #6

Hoping this all went well and that you can relax a little on the cost front ... slipslidingaway Sep 2016 #7