COPAXONE ~ NEW CO-PAY

[Tracy42]

I had my neuro appt yesterday and he informed me that the copaxone co-pay has dropped to $35! I wanted to pass this along (for all of us going broke because of this med). I called the number on the shared solutions pamplet and it is true. Also, as my cobra is expiring and I will be on medicare, she told me they can most likely help me with the entire amount! This is a huge weight off my sholders and hopefully it can help whoever is in need of assistance

[onlyairfare]

That is great news for you! And you are right - reduced out-of-pocket costs is a big relief.

I don't think it applies to all insurances though, as my co-pay would be $80 per month on my new Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance.

[0485c10]

Tracy, your an early bird on this information.
I just went to needy meds and looked up the assistance programs Teva has and one of then is just as you say and it is dated 6/11/2011

http://www.needymeds.org/drug_list.t...&name=Copaxone

Programs 1 of 3 Scroll down to see them all. Updated June 10, 2011

Program 1 of 3 Scroll down to see them all. Updated June 10, 2011
Copaxone Patient Assistance Program

Insurance Status Must not have public insurance, may have private insurance

Those with Part D Eligible? No
Income Not disclosed
Obtaining Call
Receiving Mailed
Returning Mail
Doctor's Action Give prescription to patient
Applicant's Action Complete section, sign
Decision Communicated Decision is mailed
Decision Timeframe 5-7 business day

Program 2 of 3 Scroll down to see them all.

Updated June 10, 2011
Copaxone Co-Pay Assistance Program
Insurance Status Must not have public insurance, may have private insurance
Those with Part D Eligible? No
Income No limits
Additional Information:

The company will cover any co-pay costs over $35, up to $500.

Obtaining: No application

Applicant's Action The patient responds to questions over the phone to verify eligibility Decision Communicated Decision made during phone screening

Program 3 of 3. Updated August 10, 2011
Diplomat's Co-Pay Assistance Navigator Program

Insurance Status Determined case by case Those with Part D Eligible? Not specified
Income No limits
Obtaining Doctor/Doctor's office must fax prescription, diagnosis, patient demographics and any insurance information to 810-282-0176 Attn: Paula Brooks/Funding Receiving Patient will be contacted within 24-48 hours Returning
Doctor's Action Will be discussed with patient and Doctor after request is received

[0485c10]

That is great news for you! And you are right - reduced out-of-pocket costs is a big relief.

I don't think it applies to all insurances though, as my co-pay would be $80 per month on my new Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance.

onlyairfare i think they will cover the $45 you pay over $35 up to $500.

since $45 * 12 = $540

you would only have to pay $35 per month plus $40 for the rest of the year. $500 is a big help! Check it out, and thank Tracy for posting this information!