So we all know the news buzz has been about Mylan and the soaring cost of Epipens. And while it helps some of us out that we can get some freebies through them, I know that some parents aren't so lucky and their insurance premiums are very costy. Have any of you had parents where they have straight up told you they didn't get the order filled due to cost? (I haven't but was curious)
Also - after seeing some chatter on facebook about people wanting to "just carry a vial and syringe" -also discussion about how some people thought this was a revolutionary idea to stick it to the man and some people (with sense) discussed how during a reaction now having to draw up an accurate dose while being panicked during a reaction is probably not an ideal scenario. Especially if you are a layman that does not routinely draw up syringes.
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Sounds like welfare is paying then.
Please, tell us how you really feel. There are insurance companies out there that actually cover the cost of the epi-pen minus their co-pay as well as parents who can afford to shell out the extra cash. And even if they are on "welfare", "welfare" is not an insurance plan so please try again.
I work private school, my pseudo foster kid is probably the only CHIP recipient here. Parents must be able to handle the copay or allergists are also given the coupons so they have incentive to prescribe.
coughdrop.2.go, BSN, RN
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Please, tell us how you really feel. There are insurance companies out there that actually cover the cost of the epi-pen minus their co-pay as well as parents who can afford to shell out the extra cash. And even if they are on "welfare", "welfare" is not an insurance plan so please try again.