Good to know. Sometimes I wonder, and it’s so nice to have a survey robot acknowledge this.
But enough snark.
Once again, my human-ness shows in my errors. I was so optimistic in my last post when I talked about my new Medicare Advantage plan. But, of course, I was wrong again.
My out-of-pocket cost for my Remicade infusions every six weeks is actually $365, not $35. That’s seriously going to hurt. It means finally having to dip into what little savings I have, and when that runs out I will have to decide whether or not to continue the treatment. My doctor assures me that discontinuing treatment would result in all my colitis symptoms returning. Definitely not fun, but hey, I’m old and never go anywhere much anyway.
Maybe I’ll be one of the lucky ones who manage to kick the ulcerative colitis. After all, I’ve been able to keep myself more or less symptom-free by eating lots and lots of salads. That should be enough, right? Such optimism! What could possibly go wrong?
For those of you who are going to jump in with suggestions for programs to reduce the cost of my Remicade, let me tell you I’ve already checked everything out and it doesn’t appear that anyone cares about old white people whose Social Security income puts them just a few hundred dollars a year over the maximum limits for assistance, especially if they happen to have a small amount in the bank at the time of the application.
Once I’ve depleted everything and sold off any assets I may have, like my house and car, maybe there will be some help available. But considering the current political climate here in the U.S., I’m not at all hopeful. After all, so long as the people in power are able to buy designer clothes for their trophy wives and can use taxpayer funds to redecorate their current residences in a ticky-tacky manner, who cares if the rest of us suffer.
However, the good news (if there is any) if that if I’m very, very, very careful, and so long as I can continue to take those paid surveys, I should be able to just coast by for a number of years. So, I’ll cross the medical crisis bridge when I eventually get there.
Meanwhile, life such as it is, goes on.
Puppy Cody recently had a nasty colitis bout of her own, but fortunately it only lasted about a week – and only entailed three vet visits (one of which was to the emergency clinic) and lots of cash. She’s fine, although her diet is now limited to only her prescription dog food. Sadly, no cookies or treats for Cody – but I think that bothers me more than it does her.
Now, if only we can find a way to keep her from eating those bunny “presents” in the back yard! We follow her around to stop her, but she still gets a few. We tried using a mesh muzzle, but then she only stood in the middle of the yard looking sad and refusing to do her business.
Ah, the trials of being a pet owner. But they’re worth it, aren’t they? Who else us loves us every day no matter what kind of mood we’re in?
Hope all is well with all of you. Let me know how things are in your part of the world by leaving a comment below or sending me an email (cordeliasmom2012@yahoo.com).
Hugs, all.
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Hugs Back at you (and puppy Cody!)
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Thanks. (Are we even allowed to “speak” with each other these days? LOL)
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I don’t feel that ignoring or abandoning friends (and I count you as one!) in times of need is a part of who I am….
I shall “speak” with you as long as you are here to interact with!
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The way things are going down here, a lot of US citizens are conisdering moving to Canada. If I ever get to that point, I’ll be sure to find a home close to you.
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Bummer with the medicare. Know what you mean, no help for us oldies because we have a few quid over the threshold coming in.
Glad Puppy Cody is OK. Maya has a liking for goose poo!!!
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I know it’s the dog’s nature to graze, but it’s annoying – and in Cody’s case, expensive, because of her digestive problems.
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Hugs back to you. Times, they are scary.
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For sure. I seriously hesitated to write a couple of sentences in today’s post ’cause I’m afraid of winding up on somebody’s list.
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I’m so sad for your Medicare mess, CM.
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Yeah, and it’s only going to get worse but I’ll deal with it. I’m not dead in the water (or just plain dead) yet.
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so sorry to hear this it is dispicable that the older we get the less are worth in the eyes of society. Love to Cod and I hope she stays well 💜💜
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Awful, isn’t it? I thought I could get into the program run by the drug company that would bring the payments down to $40, but they don’t accept anyone on Medicare. They only accept those on commercial insurance – people who are working and presumably could afford the medicine without the company’s assistance.
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its all wrong so wrong 💜💜
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Wishing you (and Cody) all the best. I hope the government finds a way to bring medication prices down to an affordable level.
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We can hope, but I don’t see that happening with the current administration. But my car will be fully paid off in another couple of years, so I’ll have a little extra cash each month then.
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Life does go on. But it would sure help to do it without the -itis(es). N A E T dot com. You’ll find more through Google testimonials with the word ALLERGY. A protocol designed by an MD with four other degrees. A life-saving noninvasive desensitization protocol.
Hug.
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Thanks, Diana. I’ll check it out.
(PS – it’s good to see you here! Hugs to you, also.)
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