Starting harvoni today

[Jon]

Hi everyone I'm new here but I have had hep c now for over 35 yrs never treated I now have cirrhosis and my platelet count is down and today I start my first month of harvoni even with insurance the harvoni is costing me over $7000.00 I guess compared to the costing without insurance this is ok with me I thank god that I was able to get the money to pay for it is so sad that people who can be treated can't get the meds due to costing I hope and pray this cost will come down so no one else  has to die I lost my brother and sister to hep c my oldest brother has been cleared of the virus on harvoni and I hope I do as well I pray for all who are in this fight for life

[KimInTheForest]

Welcome to the forums, Jon! And congratulations on starting treatment. You are, in all likelihood, going to be cured in just a few months. I lived with Hep C for 45 years before being cured a few months ago with 12 weeks of Harvoni.

Yes, the pricing on these drugs is outrageous. Buying generic versions overseas is another option. It is a route an increasing number of people are going. Much cheaper. Are you covered for the full 12 weeks? Or longer?

Good luck, and welcome aboard!
kim

[Jon]

Hi kimintheforest yes I'm approved 12 wks first month of harvoni was $4000 due to high copay next 2 months will be less took my first pill today and I'm so happy side effects are so far almost non existent hope it stays like this Thanks for replying to my post jon

[Lynn K]

Hi Jon
Have you looked into my support part harvoni for the copay assistance they offer?

https://www.harvoni.com/support-and-savings/co-pay-coupon-registration

Eligible patients may pay no more than $5 per co-pay for HARVONI

We believe that cost should not be a barrier to receiving treatment. That’s why the makers of HARVONI offer a co-pay coupon. If you are eligible, you may pay no more than $5 per co-pay. Need a replacement coupon?

Please note the following:

You are not eligible if you are enrolled in a government healthcare prescription drug program such as Medicare Part D or Medicaid. This includes when you are in the Medicare Part D coverage gap known as the "donut hole."
The HARVONI Co-pay Coupon Program will cover the out-of-pocket costs of your HARVONI prescriptions up to a maximum of 25% of the catalog price of a 12-week regimen of HARVONI. See Terms and Conditions below.

Check your eligibility

*Are you a current resident of the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the Virgin Islands?

 Yes No
*Are your prescriptions paid for in part or in full by any state- or federally funded program, including but not limited to Medicare or Medicaid, Medigap, VA, DOD, or TRICARE? Please note that Medicare Part D enrollees, while in the prescription drug coverage gap (the "donut hole"), are not eligible for the co-pay coupon.

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*If you begin receiving prescription benefits from such state- or federally funded programs at any time, you will no longer be eligible to use the co-pay coupon. Do you acknowledge your agreement with this statement?

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For financial or insurance assistance, call 1-855-769-7284

[BillT]

Welcome to the forum Jon,
                                     Here's hoping you have a easy ride.Lets us know how you're doing.

[AussieRosa]

Wishing you all the best and success in your treatment, Jon! Keep letting us know how you're doing with it.

[HazelAustralia]

Welcome Jon

[Else]

Welcome Jon!  I'm sure you'll do well.  Make sure and check out the co-pay link that Lynn posted.  As of July 1st 2015, Gilead (makers of Harvoni) changed their patient assistant program and I no longer qualified.  BUT!  I did still qualify for their co-pay coupon (face value of around $25,000).

I too had a really high co-pay and deductible.  The coupon paid for everything.  12 weeks of treatment, zero $ out-of-pocket!

[JackN]

Hi Jon

Yes, definitely check out the copay coupon as mentioned by previous posters. I, also, was going to have to pay $8k per month after insurance paid their portion.  My GI doctor said there was no way they were going to let me pay that amt, and within a day a rep called, and I was approved for the coupon. I pay $5 per month for my 28 day supply. 

Best wishes.