Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 UK: England & Wales Sun, 20 May 2012 23:23:27 +0000 http://answers.ankylosing.org/ Ankylosing Spondylitis webmaster@answers.ankylosing.org webmaster@answers.ankylosing.org en-us Question: This may be to personal, I'm hoping not. Anyone receiving Remicade infusions and have BCBS PPO insurance plan? If so, what do you pay out of pocket per infusion? I was lucky enough to be diagnosised w/AS at the end of the year and my first 2 infusions were covered 100%. I have 3rd infusion in a week and Im getting different information each time I call BCBS-any info would be great. http://answers.ankylosing.org/115958/this-may-be-to-personal-im-hoping-not-anyone-receiving-remicade-infusions-and-have-bcbs-ppo-insurance/ Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:41:06 +0000 Asked by Meg 4 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/115958/this-may-be-to-personal-im-hoping-not-anyone-receiving-remicade-infusions-and-have-bcbs-ppo-insurance/ Question: I'm starting to be afraid for my future. I'm a single patent with no family nearby. My symptoms are worsening. So sore and tired all the time. I have a stressful job that I absolutely need. Two kids to get through college. I have no savings. Just got health insurance. Haven't been to the doctor in 6 years in order to do it. Now I need to wait as long as possible so I'm not accused of having a pre-existing condition. Worried about 5 years from now. Wish I had a plan. Anyone else have these fears? http://answers.ankylosing.org/99973/im-starting-to-be-afraid-for-my-future-im-a-single-patent-with-no-family-nearby-my-symptoms-are-worsening/ Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:34:18 +0000 Asked by Anne 10 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/99973/im-starting-to-be-afraid-for-my-future-im-a-single-patent-with-no-family-nearby-my-symptoms-are-worsening/ Question: If I have what I believe to be a moderate case of AS, is it worth getting diagnosed? Assuming that I may need to acquire my own personal health insurance, are the benefits of a diagnosis (doctor treatments, etc) worth the possible difficulty with getting covered in the future? Assuming I try to stay active, etc, how does an official diagnosis benefit me? http://answers.ankylosing.org/99963/if-i-have-what-i-believe-to-be-a-moderate-case-of-as-is-it-worth-getting-diagnosed-assuming-that-i/ Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:49:22 +0000 Asked by Kyle Jones 10 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/99963/if-i-have-what-i-believe-to-be-a-moderate-case-of-as-is-it-worth-getting-diagnosed-assuming-that-i/ Question: Ive had AS since i was thirteen and now 24 and i have not seen a roomatologist in over a year due to not having insurance. I live in Ga. And i was wondering if there was any help out there for ppl without insurance? http://answers.ankylosing.org/98998/ive-had-as-since-i-was-thirteen-and-now-24-and-i-have-not-seen-a-roomatologist-in-over-a-year-due-to/ Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:37:02 +0000 Asked by Christoff 11 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/98998/ive-had-as-since-i-was-thirteen-and-now-24-and-i-have-not-seen-a-roomatologist-in-over-a-year-due-to/ Question: Do Any of you take indomethacin (or have you previously)? I got it today because my insurance company said I need to try another non-steroidal med before they'll approve me starting on Enbrel. My pharmacist told me to make sure to take it with food and drink plenty of water. I did this, taking the pill after a fairly big lunch and after drinking a bunch of water, but I'm finding myself feeling very dizzy and wonky now. Is this normal? Will it go away? It is not making work very easy, haha! http://answers.ankylosing.org/95481/do-any-of-you-take-indomethacin-or-have-you-previously-i-got-it-today-because-my-insurance-company/ Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:30:58 +0000 Asked by Lenore 11 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/95481/do-any-of-you-take-indomethacin-or-have-you-previously-i-got-it-today-because-my-insurance-company/ Question: I have a hard time getting my Humira covered. I still end up paying a lot of money every yr. I am on Humira plan too it is a mess! I hear that some get it for $5 a month but it is impossible for me to do that with Health Net. My question is anyone getting Humira for $5 or very low co pay? Can anyome recommend a better insurance company. What insurance works well with Humira? http://answers.ankylosing.org/84570/i-have-a-hard-time-getting-my-humira-covered-i-still-end-up-paying-a-lot-of-money-every-yr-i-am-on/ Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:19:25 +0000 Asked by Deana Devries 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/84570/i-have-a-hard-time-getting-my-humira-covered-i-still-end-up-paying-a-lot-of-money-every-yr-i-am-on/ Question: I am on SSDI, and using an Medicare Advantage Plan that is not going so well for me. Does anyone know of some that have good benefits for people with high medical costs (AS, Crohn's, etc.) and RX coverage? Thanks. http://answers.ankylosing.org/62698/i-am-on-ssdi-and-using-an-medicare-advantage-plan-that-is-not-going-so-well-for-me-does-anyone-know/ Mon, 17 Jan 2011 21:16:16 +0000 Asked by Dwayne Allison 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/62698/i-am-on-ssdi-and-using-an-medicare-advantage-plan-that-is-not-going-so-well-for-me-does-anyone-know/ Question: Has anyone run into insurance coverage provided by their employer which has pre-existing conditions clauses? I hadn't run into that in over 20 years, and just hit it with my husband's insurance. That should end next year. http://answers.ankylosing.org/60459/has-anyone-run-into-insurance-coverage-provided-by-their-employer-which-has-pre-existing-conditions-clause/ Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:51:44 +0000 Asked by Chapps 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/60459/has-anyone-run-into-insurance-coverage-provided-by-their-employer-which-has-pre-existing-conditions-clause/ Question: Is anybody under 65, on Disability, in CA & using Medicare? When I looked for supplemental insurance I discovered the cost is outrageous until a person turns 65. So, I'm wondering if Medicare alone covers enough to make it worth it... http://answers.ankylosing.org/60273/is-anybody-under-65-on-disability-in-ca-using-medicare/ Sat, 18 Dec 2010 01:36:46 +0000 Asked by Melissa Temple 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/60273/is-anybody-under-65-on-disability-in-ca-using-medicare/ Question: I might be taking a new job in another city and I am worried about the insurance. Has anybody switched jobs and had any problems? I know I should let HR know about my condition but I am worried that might ruin my chance at this new job. http://answers.ankylosing.org/57152/i-might-be-taking-a-new-job-in-another-city-and-i-am-worried-about-the-insurance-has-anybody-switched/ Sun, 07 Nov 2010 21:30:06 +0000 Asked by D 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/57152/i-might-be-taking-a-new-job-in-another-city-and-i-am-worried-about-the-insurance-has-anybody-switched/ Question: How many of you have contacted pharmas to ask for free or reduced price medications? Did you succeed? What did the process involve? http://answers.ankylosing.org/50486/how-many-of-you-have-contacted-pharmas-to-ask-for-free-or-reduced-price-medications-did-you-succeed/ Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:00:30 +0000 Asked by Chris Bennett 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/50486/how-many-of-you-have-contacted-pharmas-to-ask-for-free-or-reduced-price-medications-did-you-succeed/ Question: Has anyone else had success in being declared disabled due to AS? I was diagnosed 4 weeks ago; my job is exacerbating the situation, but I need the insurance. Any luck getting Medicaid, or Medicare if you're under 65? http://answers.ankylosing.org/42313/has-anyone-else-had-success-in-being-declared-disabled-due-to-as/ Sun, 15 Aug 2010 02:54:09 +0000 Asked by Mark Kindy 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/42313/has-anyone-else-had-success-in-being-declared-disabled-due-to-as/ Question: The great insurance debate. Do you have private, government or none? How are you treated? http://answers.ankylosing.org/40167/the-great-insurance-debate-do-you-have-private-government-or-none/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:41:35 +0000 Asked by Jennifer Winter 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/40167/the-great-insurance-debate-do-you-have-private-government-or-none/ Question: I am renewing my life insurance policy. Eventhough there is no lapse in coverage, the insurance folks need to review my medical records. I don't know what they will think of my recent dx of AS. Anyone with similar experience? http://answers.ankylosing.org/23603/i-am-renewing-my-life-insurance-policy-eventhough-there-is-no-lapse-in-coverage-the-insurance-folks/ Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:51:27 +0000 Asked by Jennifer 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/23603/i-am-renewing-my-life-insurance-policy-eventhough-there-is-no-lapse-in-coverage-the-insurance-folks/