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I am having a hell of a time. Getting any inhalers covered under my Medicare unless I l Pay un godly co pays .

A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Three Rivers, MI

I have been diagnosed with phnmonia 5 times now thos year. And it's always do your nebulizer treatments 3 times a day. Im getting worse all because I can't afford the right meds to help me. So. Frustra🙄

May 3
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

When I was on nebulizer meds, Medicare Part B covered most of the charges and my supplemental through Physicians Mutual paid the rest. Now that I'm on Trelegy and resmat it is covered through my Medicare Part D drug plan with United Healthcare and cost me more. Wish the government would put all the COPD meds under Medicare Part B. Don't make sense that a med for COPD is covered differently according to what the med is. Guess it has to do with $$$ and congress needs to get this changed.

May 3
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Health care in this country is ridiculous we are supposedly the richest country in the world but can't figure it out. We pay out of pocket for prescriptions and it's not cheap. I feel for you

May 3
MyCOPDTeam

That sounds incredibly frustrating, and it's completely understandable to feel overwhelmed when the medications you need feel out of reach. You are not alone in this struggle — many people with COPD face the same battle with medication costs.

Here are some options worth exploring to help reduce costs:

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That sounds incredibly frustrating, and it's completely understandable to feel overwhelmed when the medications you need feel out of reach. You are not alone in this struggle — many people with COPD face the same battle with medication costs.

Here are some options worth exploring to help reduce costs:

- Medicare Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy) — If you qualify, this program can significantly reduce prescription drug costs under Medicare Part D
- Manufacturer Patient Assistance Programs — Most inhaler manufacturers offer programs for people who can't afford their medications. A quick search for your specific inhaler brand + "patient assistance program" can help
- NeedyMeds.org — A free resource that helps find assistance programs for specific medications
- Ask your doctor about nebulizer medications — Nebulizer medications are often covered differently under Medicare Part B (not Part D), which can sometimes mean lower out-of-pocket costs
- GoodRx or similar discount cards — These can sometimes beat insurance prices on certain medications

It's really worth having a direct conversation with your doctor about the cost barrier. They may be able to prescribe alternatives that are better covered, or connect you with a social worker who specializes in navigating these exact situations.

You deserve to have access to the medications that help you breathe. Don't give up pushing for that. 💙

May 3
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I have heard of people getting medication from Canada shipped to them.
Your doctor might be able to clarify this issue.
Go online to and do a comparison.

May 9
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Contact the pharmaceutical company most of them will work with you. Also some cities have help for senior citizens.

May 4 (edited)

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