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    • May 9, 2017 at 7:42 pm
    Shaneswife
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      Found out today that my company is letting me go. Got bought up by a bigger company so now they are down sizing. Saddest part is that I will lose my benefit coverage for Shane and our family. Shane still has drug coverage benefits but they only cover 90% unless you go to Costco. And his cancer drugs are fedex'd to him monthly from a pharmacy and I doubt you can get your Cancer drugs st Costco. Sigh. Just another setback. Guess I shall have to do some research into compassionate access or funding. Thanks for listening to me rant  

       

      Janis

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        • May 9, 2017 at 8:54 pm
        Bobman
        Participant

          Hey Janis…rant and rave all you want! It's  justified , and totally  infuriating  that so many of us have to use so much vital  energy  to scratch and claw our way through  the system  to keep  our care moving  forward .  Like  fighting  the disease  doesn't  deplete us enough .  Rest up,figure  out the next step,and come out swinging .  You got this. I feel you.

          Bob

          • May 9, 2017 at 9:22 pm
          jbronicki
          Participant

            I'm so sorry Janis, I can't imagine how tough this must all feel.  and you are not ranting when these are such real problems for everyday people just trying to get through.  The system is built to make you jump through so many hoops because they hope most people won't do it.   So sorry, Im not sure what meds Shane is on, but I would start with the pharm company if they are required to provide a certain amount as compassionate, not sure.  Many hugs.

            • May 10, 2017 at 12:13 pm
            momof4boys
            Participant
              So sorry you now have this to deal with! After everything you guys have been dealing with. I have no input for you…just wanted you to know someone is listening and praying for you!
              • May 11, 2017 at 12:19 am
              Marksa2570
              Participant

                It would be pricey but could you do CObRA for 18 months?     Is it still an option?   I had to do it one time because I needed the benefits.       

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