Humana provides my medical insurance for prescription meds. Although Biktarvy is in their formulary list of approved drugs it will now require a written Prior Authorization (term from Humana) be on file with them at least two weeks before 1/1/2020 to be covered for insurance.
Fight for biktarvy it is now a preferred medicine for HIV. So denying it should be hard for them to justify.
With lots of resources in different states, which program do you use?
I use a housing voucher. I only pay 408 rent but I'm living in a real dive right now. It's so bad that I have to use a bathroom in a empty apt till Thursday because my toilet backed up. Second time… read more
There are many different countries on this website. If you live in Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or any other country that has nationalized/socialized healthcare, what are your personal opinions on how it is run? What are the pros and cons of a nationalized/socialized healthcare system? If you had a choice would you keep what you have now or would you find something different? To the American's who "think or know" all about nationalized/socialized healthcare, let's have… read more
I don't know if this is happening in Europe and Canada, as examples, you don't hear about it on the news of course
You also don't hear anyone mention it at all, I believe that what will happen will… read more
I take Triumeq and my prescription is covered through my employer’s prescription plan.
They get put in a plan covers both in an advantage plan the best of both and you can still see all your doctors free prescriptions free your not losing anything you'll just have both in one plan and… read more
For those with HIV and in the LGBT community... have the current HIV policies in your State or Country...cause you anxiety and concern about your future? What are your concerns about the healthcare system in relation to your health insurance and medications?
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I have asked this question before but it has been awhile, so it is nice to get a refresh on things that may help the newer members
HIV care can be expensive. It takes money out of our pocket for other things we may need. So when it comes to your HIV care and finances, how do you cope with the burden of paying for everything
Do you take the help that is out there for rent/mortgage help?
DO you take the help that is out there for food?
Do you take the help that is out there for utilities?
Do you… read more
Well, in Utah I had Medicaid and Medicare. Now in Oregon I have medicare and copay assistance from Ryan white. No Medicaid so I'm limited on healthcare because I have to pay co-pays for healthcare… read more
Between Medicare United Healthcare and Southern Colorado Health Network I pay nothing fot my Biktarvy.
My health insurance pays for the majority of the cost, while the remainder is paid by the pharmaceutical company that makes Biktarvy. They have a program which you can sign up for in their website.
This revealed in a long term study performed by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation IHME a research organization at the University of Washington in Seattle. The total was $562.6 billion spent globally during 2000-2015 on the care, treatment, and prevention of the disease. It was determined "globally, governments were the largest source of spending on HIV/AIDS in 2015, contributing $29.8 billion or 61 percent of total spending on HIV/AIDS. Prepaid private spending was the smallest… read more
I completely agree with you.
The big Pharmaceuticals make billions on treatments, that then cause other issues. So, we - those trying to survive and live our normal lives, become beholden to more… read more
Will your Medicaid, Medicare, Ryan White, ADAP or other private insurances.
and their premiums and coverage.. matter when selecting our next president?
Yes
A lot here on my HIV team are either retired disabled or currently working. Either way services like Ryan White and other AIDS funding helps with preventive and medical coverage. Some states like Tennessee(...read about it here, https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/01/2... )...
have elected to refrain from receiving any federal HIV grants and funding. Would this affect you in your state,... if these Services were terminated?
I wish my country had such initiative for people like me.....we go through alot despite faking our smile....at times the free ARVs are unaccessible due to shortage....