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Question On What Meds People Are Taking

A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
Alexandria, LA

I have been taking Atripla for about 8 years now with great results. And with my insurance from my job, the co-pay was cheap. I just turned 65, and now my supplement does not pay well. Are there cheaper alternative meds that I could take that do not cost a fortune? The first refill of my Atripla is $700 a month, which is extremely expensive!

October 30, 2017
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A myHIVteam Member

don't forget to ask your medical case manager either. if you do not have one, then you should get one, they are a big help. Here in Michigan, ADAP helps pay for any remaining copay balance, but you need a case manager to get you the help with getting that. ADAP (Aids Drug Assistance Program) is a Ryan White fund.

October 30, 2017
A myHIVteam Member

here is another useful site, if you ask your doctor about changing meds, where you can see if you are covered or not. This includes just about every HIV drug out there. https://www.poz.com/basics/hiv-basics/drug-assi.... Also, if you have a medical case manager, maybe they can help you get ADAP to help cover those copays.

October 30, 2017
A myHIVteam Member

Now that I look at that site, I see it does not cover if you have Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Medigap, Veterans Affairs (VA) or Department of Defense (DOD) programs. Patients who move from commercial to state or Federal Healthcare Program will no longer be eligible.

October 30, 2017
A myHIVteam Member

start by going here: https://bmsdm.secure.force.com/bms3assist/copay

October 30, 2017
A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member that is exactly what I was going to say ADAP he definitely needs to check into it especiallyifthe meds have been working you dont want to switch if it's working for you and you've already adjusted to the side effects

November 6, 2017

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