F 48 on Medicare Taking Remicade - HELP?

[tesflex]

Got another difficult case. Female in Louisiana, age 48, been on Medicare due to disability for several reasons since 2000.

She has a Medicare Supplement through Pennsylvania Life Plan F but she is paying $370 per month. Can not keep paying this price. Looking for something less expensive.

She is diabetic taking oral meds and about 5 different meds for high blood pressure - Worse is that she has RA and goes to the doctor every 6 weeks and gets 5 vials of Remicade.

I told her that I did not think there was anything I could do to help, but wanted to asks all you rpos if you have any ideas.

Thanks,

Billy W
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[Todd King]

You might want to try AARP. I'm not sure, but they might have a GI med supp for her.
I'm sure, if I'm wrong, I'll be corrected.

 

[DS4]

AARP is age 50 and older for Disability Medicare supplements. Also, you need to be applying during your Open Enrollment or a Guarantee Issue period.

I'm not licensed Louisiana. I can't believe she would have any options for changing to a diff med supp.

1 vial of Remicade is @$800 to $1000.

Remicade is covered under Part B.

I assume this lady already has a Medicare Part D plan?