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The $250.00 Medicare rebate is fine for now, but what about next month when mine is used with one purchase of insulin?

Asked by benny  |  Jul 3, 2010

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Carol Bradley Bursack, Jul 4, 2010

Over the span of two decades author, columnist and speaker Carol Bradley Bursack cared for a neighbor and six elderly family members. Because of this experience, Bradley Bursack created a portable support group, the book "Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories."

 

That's the problem with the whole donut hole - the $250 was the best they could get at this time, but it's better than nothing. It will take several years to close this donuthole, which is a terrible burden on people who need expensive drugs just to live. You're right - it helped a bit for one month. I'm so sorry so many people have to cope with this. My co-pays on insurance for my son's meds are in the thousands every year. This takes a toll on quality of life for everyone. You have lots of company.
Carol

 
 

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