Posted by Susan J on August 11, 2003, at 8:45:05
In reply to SUSANJ: info/answers » Susan J, posted by Janelle on August 10, 2003, at 16:10:35
Janelle,
Sorry about the SSDI thing. I didn't realize there was a 2-year waiting period to be eligible for Medicare.
A SLMB (Slim-B) is a Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary. I'm not sure of the requirements for this, but it does allow a slightly higher income level than a QMB can get.
The only other thing I can suggest, if you don't qualify for any of the drug manufacturer's low-income drug programs, is that I know some doctors give out their drug samples to patients free to save them the prescription drug costs. In Maryland, this was an acceptable practice. I think some states are cracking down on the amount of free drugs a doctor can recieve from drug manufacturers because in a round-about way, it does increase drug costs.
I hope you find something helpful. It's really tough for people who fall through the gaps to get the drugs they need - you either earn too much or too little....
Good luck...
Susan
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