Was anyone denied telaprevir by medical assistance?

Question

I was denied treatment of telaprevir. I am on disability and receive MN medical assistance. I have cirrhosis with a 147 million viral load. Was given 10 years to live (with no guarantee) in 2006. I have been waiting for 7 years for this drug and then I was rejected. WTH???

fretboard · Answer

Good, glad to hear it.  I hope things go smoothly for you, good luck!

dixiechicdana · Answer

Finally got my meds...woohoo!!! MA had a wrong diagnosis code for me. My nurse at Mayo said they have no clue what they are doing down there LOL Can't wait to start...sure hope it works for all of us :)

fretboard · Answer

There are many ways to get tx'ed for HepC without the government.  Go to this link, should be the application itself.  Give them a call first, to make sure all is still moving forward.  good luck

http://www.pparx.org/resources/2007-11-16.ScheringPlough.Commitment_to_Care.723.pdf

cakes8267 · Answer

I was told by a specialist that if my medical insurance goes belly up and I lost my good job, I could seek assistance from Roche Pharmaceuticals.  Google that.

dixiechicdana · Answer

MN Medical assistance denied claim for incivek because they are not covering it for any MA patients. Mn has had the best medicaid coverage of anywhere I have ever been and I moved here for Mayo and the ins. I contacted vertex today and they are starting on my claim to appeal. So damn disappointing :(

jerialice · Answer

i found the drug co's donated my meds back in 2005 - i would try that- or find a non-profit liver group or research?
also you can move and medicaid goes with. i would never treat again without being at family or friends- maybe you can get out of state temp???

dixiechicdana · Answer

I have no idea why I was denied. Stupid Mn Government is in a shutdown but their website says they are still running as usual pretty much. The vertek website says program for those without insurance and make less than 100,000 dollars...but I have MA through the state. It is like medicaid. I have no clue. So stressed out about this and can't do anything until Monday.

cheesenrice · Answer

cirrhosis is not a contraindication to treatment so wth is right - be sure to check the link posted above

frijole · Answer

You need to find out why or who denied you.  If it was because the state disability program won't pay you need to check the Incivek website and see if Vertex will provide you with the meds. But first you need to know why you were denied.

https://www.incivek.com/?cid=20175&gclid=CISumpn4hqoCFR5qgwodGEMg0w