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Financial Issues With Multiple Myeloma Treatment Expenses
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A very common concern with newly diagnosed Multiple Myeloma patients
Below is a new Financial Coach Program available at Healthtree.
I have seen various team members struggle with financial issues upon diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma especially if they do not have Medicare or effective healthcare resources. You may want to check out Healthtree as they have a new Multiple Myeloma Financial Coach program. You can use your search engine to locate the Healthtree website. I hope this helps you and… read more

posted October 20, 2023
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Yes, very helpful. Cancer drug costs are out of sight. Its just unethical.

posted October 22, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Besides treatment costs which for me have mostly been covered by insurance, I lost 50% of my income when I was forced to retire due to this disease. And even more recent my wife was out of work for 3 months to care for me. Unfortunately 50% of your expenses don’t disappear when you retire.

posted October 20, 2023 (edited)
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Thoughtful of you to share.

posted October 20, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Yes @A MyMyelomaTeam Member
On Medicare and Humana and WellCare pharmacy plan. Talk to your oncology team. They go through this every day!

posted November 27, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Hi Jodi,
There are various grants to help with costs for Revlimid . The are several different programs described on MyMyelomaTeam resource articles under financial ,and the reference on Healthtree Financial Coach should point you in the right direction. My Revlimid has been covered by several different grants for 4 1/2 years. Most healthcare providers such as cancer centers or cancer drug specialty pharmacies help to direct you to grants as well. It is common for grants to be available. If a grant is out of funds for the year others are available. My oncologist pharmacy takes care of this as a service.

posted October 24, 2023 (edited)

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