Health insurance and prescription assistance

Some people have difficulties obtaining coverage and paying for tests and treatments needed for osteoporosis and bone health. Here's a good place to share resources and experiences that may benefit others here.

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US Government sues Novartis AGAIN!

By spunkyblondie (Inactive) · New reply April 29, 2013
25 replies
Well, this pretty much fits into what I've been saying all along. I think big pharma is in bed with the Docs! Couldn't find a really good topic category... http://news.yahoo.com/us-sues-novartis-n y-again-212953543.html ...

Forteo hopeful

By agrist65 · New reply April 28, 2013
2 replies
I am a 48 year old female - mostly good health with very strong family history of osteoporosis. (My older sister broke her hip at age 50.) I was diagnosed earlier this year with osteoporosis, too. My ...

Reclast

By king55104 · New reply April 27, 2013
12 replies
Does Blue Cross Blue Shield Platinum Blue of Minnesota cover the Reclast Infusion? My 81 year old mother also has Medicare A and B.? Thanks King55104 ...

Celebrate With Me!

By MsDot · New reply April 16, 2013
11 replies
I couldn't believe my eyes when I opened my mail today. SOCIAL SECURITY GRANTED MY DISABILITY PAYMENTS EFFECTIVE AS OF APRIL 1, 2013 AND I'LL GET MY FIRST CHECK IN MAY!!!!! I cried tears of relief for ...

HELP PAYING FOR FORTEO

By FragileLady · New reply March 25, 2013
13 replies
I started taking Forteo 2 weeks ago. I paid $1,206.17 for one month, AHHHH!! I told my doctor and he got the Forteo people to call me the other day. This lady was so kind, she is getting my money refunded ...

Forteo Question

By Texastreat · New reply January 9, 2013
5 replies
So I accidentally left my Forteo pen out of the fridge last night. So now it's ruined from what I can tell in the paperwork. Anyone else have this happen to them? Did you insurance pay for a replacement ...

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