tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856422208388515286.post9095068962618169789..comments2024-01-14T00:37:33.329-08:00Comments on My Life as an Asthma Mom: Insurance companiesMy Life as an Asthma Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13702075700890289018noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856422208388515286.post-50120184743810780112015-03-02T15:39:03.603-08:002015-03-02T15:39:03.603-08:00Hi Lizzi! Yes, it's frustrating. We now use al...Hi Lizzi! Yes, it's frustrating. We now use albuterol, I'm not sure it works as well as Xopenex. But - what can you do? <br /><br />But, our family mantra is "Things can always be worse!" There are a lot of people worse off than we are (no insurance, no family support, etc.)<br /><br />Some days are just better to deal with than others :)My Life as an Asthma Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13702075700890289018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856422208388515286.post-57879238370823028082015-02-23T14:29:17.179-08:002015-02-23T14:29:17.179-08:00I guess I am lucky in the UK as I currently am eli...I guess I am lucky in the UK as I currently am eligible for free Rxs. Even when I am no longer eligible, I can still apply for a Pre-Payment card, or pay no more than the fixed prescription charge (currently £8.05). <br /><br />However, we have some issues with licensing in the UK. The license for Xopenex has been withdrawn, and no other Beta-2 agonists (short-acting) are available in MDI form. Terbutaline, for instance, is only licensed nowadays in its dry powder form as a Turbohaler, which I cannot use. I have to make do with salbutamol which is alright but in no way ideal. I wish I could get Xopenex over here but it isn't licensed in the UK! <br /><br />I'm sorry that you have to struggle with costs and all. Then there's travel to hospital and doc appointments etc. etc. etc....<br /><br />Fingers crossed for lower prices in the USA :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876551245893694132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856422208388515286.post-83996603158093227742013-04-24T09:58:40.206-07:002013-04-24T09:58:40.206-07:00Hi Melody, thanks for stopping by! Unfortunately, ...Hi Melody, thanks for stopping by! Unfortunately, insurance comes with the job, so we don't have an option for switching companies. They have stopped covering 3 medicines so far that we take, so we were forced to try other asthma medications.<br /><br />It's still frustrating dealing with insurance companies. <br /><br />The new medications seem to be working well for now. Who know what they will stop covering next?!My Life as an Asthma Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04688597288989352329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856422208388515286.post-38297859765919805012013-04-19T11:29:03.238-07:002013-04-19T11:29:03.238-07:00My cousin used to have serious asthma problems but...My cousin used to have serious asthma problems but I’m glad that she didn’t experience what you did. I know this happened two years ago and I was wondering if you’re still with the same insurance company. You can search for an insurance company who’ll treat you better and can really adjust to your needs. Anyway, I hope you’re feeling better now and hope you have less asthma attacks. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.texasretirementspecialists.com/about.php" rel="nofollow">^- Melody Rosenbaum -^</a><br />Melody Rosenbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04603105442505571652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856422208388515286.post-16087364374881202342013-01-07T13:10:17.024-08:002013-01-07T13:10:17.024-08:00Yes, it's frustrating. I'm sure they want ...Yes, it's frustrating. I'm sure they want the least expensive medication for their patients. Our insurance just stopped covering Advair. We were forced to switch to Symbicort or Dulera. *Sigh*<br />My Life as an Asthma Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04688597288989352329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7856422208388515286.post-57455210118410894822013-01-07T12:36:24.932-08:002013-01-07T12:36:24.932-08:00That’s very sad and disappointing news about insur...That’s very sad and disappointing news about insurance companies. My mom also experienced the same case, also with her most expensive maintenance for heart problem, and we were really very disappointed about it. Anyway, insurance companies should ask for their clients’ opinion first before doing or dropping any services or else they’ll lose not just their credibility but clients as well.<br /><br />-<a href="http://www.davewilliamson.net/" rel="nofollow">Hershel Duffey</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00008667329401907889noreply@blogger.com