Ive been in bed for 3 months and I can't get the meds I need because I dont have health insurance

chimpsteaks · Dec 9, 2020

I left my job 3 months ago. I luckily have a new job most likely lined up but I would not start for another month or so. So that means I have had this long gap in my health coverage and still will for another month at least. The title is not an exaggeration, I have literally spent 90% of the time of my last 3 months in my bed. A few years ago I was prescribed antidepressants and they worked extremely well to the point that I was taken off them, but now I really fucking know I should go back on them but I cant do anything about it because im in health insurance limbo. I dont really know what to do until then. I don't know why I'm making this thread I just don't know what to do and want to see what anyone has to say

SquirrelSaysNuts · Dec 9, 2020

What does the antidepressants cost without health insurance?

Realmatic1 · Dec 9, 2020

Are you US based? If so which state? Did you try applying for Medicaid once you lost your job? Losing a job is considered a life changing event, it should qualify you for medicaid.

also, it's open enrollment time in the US, think it's over in abt a week, you should def apply since your new job won't start for a while. DM me if you need assistance walking through the process

chimpsteaks · Dec 9, 2020

SquirrelSaysNuts said:
What does the antidepressants cost without health insurance?

I read online that 30 150 mg wellbutrin tablets would cost 1500 without insurance. And even seeing the psychiatrist will cost hundreds when I'm trying to save every dollar right for the next month until I have a job again, paying thousands is something I can't do

chimpsteaks · Dec 9, 2020

Realmatic1 said:
Are you US based? If so which state? Did you try applying for Medicaid once you lost your job? Losing a job is considered a life changing event, it should qualify you for medicaid.

also, it's open enrollment time in the US, think it's over in abt a week, you should def apply since your new job won't start for a while. DM me if you need assistance walking through the process

I was not aware that I might qualify for that, I thought medicaid was only for 65+ but I'm going to look into this. I hope I can dm you if I still have questions after

Dalorin · Dec 9, 2020

Wellbutrin is the brand name of bupropion. Have a look at how much the generic would cost.

Realmatic1 · Dec 9, 2020

chimpsteaks said:
I was not aware that I might qualify for that, I thought medicaid was only for 65+ but I'm going to look into this. I hope I can dm you if I still have questions after

yep feel free to reach out, the US health system is trash due to it being complicated. You have 6 days to enroll:

Still need health insurance? | HealthCare.gov

Still need health insurance? You can enroll or change plans if you have certain life events or income, or qualify for Medicaid or CHIP.

www.healthcare.gov

deadline is December 15, since you haven't worked in 3 months you can show that your income has dropped to 0. If you receive any government benefit like SNAP, you would just show that you receive that money monthly. No worries though because even if you did receive assistance in those three months, you'd still qualify for Medicaid. Medicaid isn't age based, Medicare is for folks 65+

Shabutaro · Dec 9, 2020

You should use an online doctor site for a televisit to get the prescription. The site says primary care visits start at $40.

How a Telemedicine Visit Actually Works

Have you had a telemedicine appointment yet? Here’s what you can expect from your first experience.

www.forhims.com

And then use the GoodRx site to get the med from the pharmacy of your choice at a discount. GoodRx is super reliable and easy to use. Just take it to the counter and they'll enter it like insurance info. You don't even need insurance to use it.

https://m.goodrx.com/wellbutrin-sr

Stalker · Dec 9, 2020

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Bruh can't you just import them

Realmatic1 · Dec 9, 2020

Another thing you can do is reach out to the previous doctor who prescribed the antidepressant for you and see if they can send it to your pharmacy. Contact your pharmacy explaining your hardship and ask if they can apply any coupons to your prescription. More likely than not they can.

Realmatic1 · Dec 9, 2020

Shabutaro said:
You should use an online doctor site for a televisit to get the prescription. The site says primary care visits start at $40.

How a Telemedicine Visit Actually Works

Have you had a telemedicine appointment yet? Here’s what you can expect from your first experience.

www.forhims.com

And then use the GoodRx site to get the med from the pharmacy of your choice at a discount. GoodRx is super reliable and easy to use. Just take it to the counter and they'll enter it like insurance info. You don't even need insurance to use it.

https://m.goodrx.com/wellbutrin-sr

this would've been my third suggestion, you can usually find good coupons and discounts at goodrx

GiJose · Dec 9, 2020

Generic is 1/10th the cost

Senator Toadstool · Dec 9, 2020

Where are you located OP. There are certainly charities and nonprofits who can help and know this stuff better than a forum and connect with you locally to help you out. With everything going on in the world you'd be surprised how many people want to help others right now. I'd be happy (and sure others would too) to look some up and help you connect. I've been through times where i've not been able to get out of bed. You will be able to, I can promise you that.

Do you have any family/friends/etc who can vist and help you in the meantime or who can help you connect with a doctor to get you meds. I had a bad period during covid and my parents helped me connect with doctors when I wasn't able who have made life a lot easier and better the last couple of weeks.

chimpsteaks · Dec 9, 2020

I'm really confused

Stalker said:
Mod Edit: Removed Potentially Fraudulent Website Image

Bruh can't you just import them

Ok I just ordered a lot of these. I'm extremely confused, I didn't know I could just order these online. I hope it wasn't some sort of scam

gozu · Dec 9, 2020

chimpsteaks said:
I'm really confused

Ok I just ordered a lot of these. I'm extremely confused, I didn't know I could just order these online. I hope it wasn't some sort of scam

No scam. You can order all kind of prescription drugs, except for abusable ones like pain killers, amphetamines, etc.

Antidepressants are just fine. I've used inhousepharma for a decade now as my goto.

chimpsteaks · Dec 9, 2020

gozu said:
No scam. You can order all kind of prescription drugs, except for abusable ones like pain killers, amphetamines, etc.

Antidepressants are just fine. I've used inhousepharma for a decade now as my goto.

Ok well damn I'm glad I posted this thread because this worked out extremely well. This is the same stuff I was prescribed years ago, it worked extremely well and it's what I wanted to start again. I had no idea I could just order them online this easily and circumvent all the insurance red tape... this is incredible. Thank you to everyone in this thread.

KillingJoke · Dec 9, 2020

Apply for medicaid asap. With 0 income, you'll be approved instantly. Just don't mention your new job until you're officiallly working and getting paid. Not sure if all states do this, but in ours we can even back track and cover outstanding medical bills within 3 months.

Deleted member 14518 · Dec 9, 2020

No way you should ever be without your meds. Reach out.

BUNTING1243 · Dec 9, 2020

What a fucking nightmare system, I hope you get the care you need OP. I'm rooting for you.

Tokyo_Funk · Dec 9, 2020

Jesus fuck, OP. I feel bad for you. The same drug you are saying is $1500 US is only $5 where I am. Capitalism is literally screwing people in the US, you shouldn't have to re-mortgage your house just for your wellbeing.

mattiewheels · Dec 9, 2020

chimpsteaks said:
I read online that 30 150 mg wellbutrin tablets would cost 1500 without insurance. And even seeing the psychiatrist will cost hundreds when I'm trying to save every dollar right for the next month until I have a job again, paying thousands is something I can't do

I get generic welbutrin from Walgreens for about $30 a month and I'm uninsured. You give them a prescription discount code like GoodRX and it cuts the price down that low.

chimpsteaks · Dec 9, 2020

This reeks of bullshit to me. I gave my credit card number already, is this site safe if I actually buy bitcoin for this or am I being strung along

chimpsteaks · Dec 9, 2020

Tokyo_Funk said:
Jesus fuck, OP. I feel bad for you. The same drug you are saying is $1500 US is only $5 where I am. Capitalism is literally screwing people in the US, you shouldn't have to re-mortgage your house just for your wellbeing.

Based on what other people said ITT the $1500 I read wasn't accurate. We still get screwed worse than any other country on healthcare prices but this one was my own misunderstanding or I read a bad source

Tokyo_Funk · Dec 9, 2020

chimpsteaks said:
Based on what other people said the $1500 I read wasn't accurate. We still get screwed worse than any other country on healthcare prices but this one was my own misunderstanding

Ah, phew. I'm glad then. I hope you're going to be alright bro.

TigerKnee · Dec 9, 2020

chimpsteaks said:
Ok well damn I'm glad I posted this thread because this worked out extremely well. This is the same stuff I was prescribed years ago, it worked extremely well and it's what I wanted to start again. I had no idea I could just order them online this easily and circumvent all the insurance red tape... this is incredible. Thank you to everyone in this thread.

Curious, did they say how soon you'd get them?

Raxel · Dec 9, 2020

Look into generics made in India as well - they are one of the largest manufacturers of generics who export to the West.

Not advocating this site but to get an idea of prices: https://dir.indiamart.com/impcat/generic-wellbutrin.html

£1 for 10 tablets

chimpsteaks · Dec 9, 2020

TigerKnee said:
Curious, did they say how soon you'd get them?

Originally they said my order was processed and it would take 7-14 days but now they sent another email saying my order won't be shipped until they receive payment via bitcoin, even though I already gave them my CC number. Now I'm gonna try GoodRx like someone else suggested. I'm getting demoralized by this shit though, it shouldnt be this difficult

TigerKnee · Dec 9, 2020

chimpsteaks said:
Originally they said my order was processed and it would take 7-14 days but now they sent another email saying my order won't be shipped until they receive payment via bitcoin, even though I already gave them my CC number. Now I'm gonna try GoodRx like someone else suggested. I'm getting demoralized by this shit though, it shouldnt be this difficult

Good luck, hope you get your stuff quickly <3

Raxel · Dec 9, 2020

chimpsteaks said:
Originally they said my order was processed and it would take 7-14 days but now they sent another email saying my order won't be shipped until they receive payment via bitcoin, even though I already gave them my CC number. Now I'm gonna try GoodRx like someone else suggested. I'm getting demoralized by this shit though, it shouldnt be this difficult

We have an independent website for reviews, they don't seem to have a good rating: https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/unitedpharmacies-uk.md

Also they don't appear to be using HTTPS, which is a big red flag for me. Get your money back.

SinkFla · Dec 9, 2020

Sorry to hear this OP. Even WITH insurance the medical treatment of the citizens of this country is a fucking cesspool. I take Welbutrin as well. Check out goodrx.com for coupons, I don't believe you even have to pay anything to use that site or get those discounts. Look at the link below:

https://www.goodrx.com/wellbutrin?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpaLe2fLA7QIVHYVaBR2BPQW_EAAYASAAEgLyuvD_BwE

My SO is on Medicaid and she's 36. She takes Lithium and Duloxetine but is going on a day now without her Lithium because her doctor/psychiatrist facility has not returned our calls for the past 2 days. It's pathetic and I worry she is going to end up in the hospital.

chimpsteaks · Dec 9, 2020

Raxel said:
We have an independent website for reviews, they don't seem to have a good rating: https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/unitedpharmacies-uk.md

Also they don't appear to be using HTTPS, which is a big red flag for me. Get your money back.

I can and will get reimbursed by my bank tomorrow but fuck whoever convinced me to order from this site in the first place.

I'm gonna try GoodRx now like a few have suggested

Deleted member 4367 · Dec 9, 2020

chimpsteaks said:
I can and will get reimbursed by my bank tomorrow but fuck whoever convinced me to order from this site in the first place.

I'm gonna try GoodRx now like a few have suggested

Take some personal responsibility. Nobody convinced you to order from that site, somebody posted a random picture and you decided for yourself to order from that site with apparently little to no research.

Deleted member 3812 · Dec 9, 2020

Hi OP,

Medicare is the federally administered health care for people who are 65+ or people with disabilities, Medicaid is healthcare available for all ages who are under a certain income, it varies by state.

MonadL · Dec 9, 2020

Goddamn that's terrible. Our healthcare system really is garbage.

shnurgleton · Dec 9, 2020

Yaboosh said:
Take some personal responsibility. Nobody convinced you to order from that site, somebody posted a random picture and you decided for yourself to order from that site with apparently little to no research.

Chill. OP is in a tough situation, least you need to do is shame them for jumping at the opportunity to get the meds they need

jb1234 · Dec 9, 2020

Get on Medicaid immediately. In the interim, use GoodRX as mentioned. Just make sure you're getting the generic, bupropion.

Bigkrev · Dec 9, 2020

OP, that website is clearly a scam, don't give them any money. For your situation, you are lucky, WellButrin has a generic so programs like Good RX will let you get it for under $20.

For the future (this is what I did when I changed jobs in January), you can request COBRA coverage from your previous employer, but only pay the bill if you actually need to use the service. For COBRA, coverage is retroactive, so if you end up in the emergency room, provide them with that info and then go home and pay the bill(s). Cobra is EXPENSIVE (It's you paying the full cost of your employer-based healthcare, so it's usually 2x-3x more expensive than what you were paying), but it's a good emergency option for short term coverage to prevent a disaster

jetpacks was yes · Dec 9, 2020

You qualify for medicaid. Also, are you taking wellbutrin sr or xl? I'm assuming xl, which is extended release. Make sure you note that to your doc or wherever you get it from.

chimpsteaks · Dec 9, 2020

Yaboosh said:
Take some personal responsibility. Nobody convinced you to order from that site, somebody posted a random picture and you decided for yourself to order from that site with apparently little to no research.

Dude you're a dick. Anyway I'm gonna go the Good Rx route like a few people have suggested, I looked at the prices online with Good Rx and it's shockingly cheap. Thank you to everyone who posted in this thread for your input, and mods can lock this thread now

JB2448 · Dec 9, 2020

Yaboosh said:
Take some personal responsibility. Nobody convinced you to order from that site, somebody posted a random picture and you decided for yourself to order from that site with apparently little to no research.

Telling someone who's depressed and asking for help from a place they trust to "take some personal responsibility" is a bit much, isn't it? It's not like they randomly clicked a link from 4chan. The assumption is that people would act in good faith in places like Era that have at least a bit of barrier to entry.

Deleted member 4367 · Dec 9, 2020

JB2448 said:
Telling someone who's depressed and asking for help from a place they trust to "take some personal responsibility" is a bit much, isn't it? It's not like they randomly clicked a link from 4chan. The assumption is that people would act in good faith in places like Era that have at least a bit of barrier to entry.

Saying fuck you to somebody trying to help you is a bit much.

Deleted member 83122 · Dec 9, 2020

chimpsteaks said:
Ok well damn I'm glad I posted this thread because this worked out extremely well. This is the same stuff I was prescribed years ago, it worked extremely well and it's what I wanted to start again. I had no idea I could just order them online this easily and circumvent all the insurance red tape... this is incredible. Thank you to everyone in this thread.

I did not know this either, OP! I hope the medicine helps (and you get your money back from scam websites?). Thanks (some) members for the advice!

chimpsteaks · Dec 9, 2020

Yaboosh said:
Saying fuck you to somebody trying to help you is a bit much.

Fuck you, man.

Anyway I had that charge cancelled and now am gonna buy legitimately today with GoodRx so it all worked out fine

Deleted member 3812 · Dec 9, 2020

Why can't we have people who are empathetic to others here on ERA?

KiKaL · Dec 9, 2020

Definitely check out GoodRx. My meds are around $1200 a month but GoodRx puts them at ~$60. It's mind boggling.

Kunka Kid · Dec 9, 2020

chimpsteaks said:
I was not aware that I might qualify for that, I thought medicaid was only for 65+ but I'm going to look into this. I hope I can dm you if I still have questions after

That's Medicare

lt.dinh · Dec 9, 2020

chimpsteaks said:
I can and will get reimbursed by my bank tomorrow but fuck whoever convinced me to order from this site in the first place.

Come on

Deleted member 3812 · Dec 9, 2020

chimpsteaks said:
Anyway I had that charge cancelled and now am gonna buy legitimately today with GoodRx so it all worked out fine

Glad to read that you have found a way to get your medicine that you need.

Look into getting Medicaid, that can help you with medical and drug costs.

AliceAmber · Dec 9, 2020

Locked at OP's request.

Ive been in bed for 3 months and I can't get the meds I need because I dont have health insurance

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