Obamacare

I can't afford insurance under Obamacare, and I lost my Medicaid last December because the governor vetoed it's expansion. I've been taking Dilantin since 1967. When generics came out, my doctor warned me not to switch from the brand name Dilantin to the generic. I have not had a seizure since 1988 and my doctor always said if I switch to the much cheaper generic, there's a possibility it may not be as effective and the seizures could return. He told me this several times, the last time about 7 - 8 years ago. Last fall when I told him i was losing Medicaid, he suggested I switch to the generic. When I reminded him he had told me not to do that, he said that was years ago and that switching would "probably" be ok now. "Probably". I don't like that. I...

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I, too, had to switch to CVS Jan. 1, 2014, because I now have Obamacare, Value Silver Plan & in the place I live, basically one huge Insurance Co....the only one available. I live in a red state. Walgreens, who I used for a decade, did not sign a contract with ins. Co. For the Value Silver Plan. Everyone on this plan had to switch to CVS because this is what our ins. co. told us to do! I have thought, maybe, CVS, knowing full well, it was going to get slammed with new pharmacy customers come Jan 1st & in cohoots with the giant ins. co., saw a way to make more money by buying & selling cheap & substandard "value" medicine for the people who are on this plan! What are your thoughts on this? I, too, have to take A333, along with another pain medicine (long lasting) ...

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I am in the medical field and have seen the changes since Obamacare has taken effect. Every doctor must now ask if you have ever smoked and this is where premiums will go up in the near future. All I want to do is be smoke free - how can I do this and keep it confidential? ## Hello, Colleen! How are you? Even if you quit now, you'll never be able to answer no to that question, since you have been a smoker. There's just really no way to keep it confidential from medical personal, because it could affect some necessary medical treatments, such as anesthesia, if you require surgery. You don't have to tell them how you quit or etc. but you can't hide the fact that you were once a smoker. Chantix is listed by the FDA as being used for smoking cessation. Its typical side effec...

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I'm a community pharmacist who needs an answer. Can a pharmacist use manufacturer loyalty cards to reduce copays on Obamacare health exchange insurances? Some of my colleagues say since we are not permitted to use loyalty cards on federal and state insurances such as Medicaid or Medicare the answer is no? But are health exchanges exempt. I'm all for lending a helping hand and want to extend the benefit but I've got some that tell me it's a federal program and others such as manufacturer reps who strongly disagree. Would appreciate any clarification to support their position.

Hello All, Well for those who have advocated for a return to for profit medicine while blasting everything that related to the former POTUS and so called Obamacare. I'm just curious to how you interpret the changes to come? I have failed to notice posts from these once vocal supporters and his promise to change the healthcare system for the better. If you are out there I'm curious how you feel today. ## Unfortunately, America has always had a 'for profit' medical system, which you can read about under various U.S. FDA and NIH guidelines. Obamacare, otherwise known as the Affordable Care Act, did not change that, all it did was make it so that everyone was entitled to medical coverage, regardless of preexisting conditions, income, and other factors. For instance, in the p...

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I we was diagnosed with breast cancer 4 years ago, her2 positive. I went thru chemo,radiation and hercepton treatments. I was put on arimidex daily and the side effect is constant back pain. I'm on medcare (obamacare) and see my oncologist once a year. I occasionally take my husbands 10/325 hydros (he"s had 5 back surgerys) and they definatly work (2 or 3 on a bad day). I have medicade,does anyone know of a Dr in Vegas that will prescribe these? Thank you for any help ## Hello, Valerie! How are you? Have you consulted your doctor about this issue? Arimidex can also cause bone fractures, so you need to have this checked out to be certain of what's going on.

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I've had adhd since childhood and it has gotten increasingly worse. I've tried EVERYTHING and found that only these two medications really work. My doctor dropped me due to something regarding Obamacare and I NEED to have my prescriptions refilled! These drugs have literally brought my life back to normal! Please tell me of a doctor who understands the severity of the condition and will prescribe the right medications somewhere in Southwest Florida. ## Obamacare has to do with getting medical coverage, not whether or not your doctor treats you. And as to getting the medications that work for you, you'll need to see a new doctor and make sure that they get a full copy of your medical records. Once they can see what has and hasn't worked for you, as documented by fellow ph...

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I have had osteoarthritis in my neck and upper back for over 20 yrs.now I have arthritis in both of my hands.i am only 45 yrs old,what can I do.i have no income or insurance. ## Hello, Sharon! How are you? I'm sorry about the problems that you're having. With the advent of ObamaCare, there are many plans available that people can now apply for and the cost varies according to your income, thus if you're low income or have no income, you may qualify for completely free coverage. You need to search for the insurance website in your state, or search on the federal site to see what is available. Another alternative is to contact the social work department of your nearest large hospital, they usually keep a list of resources just for people like you that don't have coverage, ...

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still trying to find a pain management doctor in Pinellas County Florida that will accept my United Healthcare Community Plan insurance. I find a ton of sites that say yes to the doctors accept UHC but then I call and everybody has dropped them, I found out that because of Obamacare United has lost a contract with the government of some kind, so I don't know if this is temporary or permanent can anyone help?

My pain management doctor has gone MIA (Dr. William Knight, Metairie, Louisiana). He has gone- there's no trouble reported to Louisiana Medical Board. Just gone. The 3 months worth of prescriptions he wrote me for Norco & MS Contin are almost gone too. I can't find a new pain dr. here (on the Mississippi Coast or New Orleans) who will take my Obamacare OR even take cash-pay patients. Additionally, I take a (low) dose of Xanax prescribed by the psychiatrist I began seeing with the onset of my chronic pain (bicycle crash). So, benzos, too. :-( Is there a doctor who will treat me in this new culture of pain medicine? I am really afraid. I am in my late fifties. ## Liz, I'm so sorry to hear of your predicament. Sadly,Even under ideal circumstances the concurrent use of benzo...

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Hi, my doctor recently prescribed Amox-Clav 875 for a throat infection, but after I went to the dr. my symptoms started subsiding the next day(of course). Now, I have an infection in my toe from digging out an ingrown toe nail. Would this antibiotic help this type of infection? I know you're going to tell me to see the doc, but my toe is red, puffy and some minor clear puss is coming out. It is an obvious infection, and with Obamacare, I can't afford to keep running to the doc. So, if this Rx will help I would prefer to see if I can treat it myself. Thank you for your time. ## Hello, Tiffany! How are you? I'm sorry about the infection. This is a broad spectrum antibiotic, so it can be used to treat various infections, as long as your doctor approves. The FDA lists its typica...

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Did anyone know if the Birmingham metro methadone clinic will let you charge a dose and pay later or do you have to pay every time on time? ## I LIVE IN BIRMINGHAM BEEN IN TREATMENT 5 YEARS. Its a business,, they could care LESS if you can't pay.. You get established and later you can CHARGE ONE DOSE.. if you don't have the money then they don't care,, flop around on the sidewalk for all they care. Sign up for medicaid ,, they will pay for it. If not eligible then you are screwed, because they are so afraid the insurance companies won't reimburse at their fee of $ 14 a day , they wont take it. OBAMACARE was suppose to change that,, and when I get done with some of these clinics by suing them thru the justice dept. THEY WILL TAKE INSURANCE THEN WHEN BARACK AND HIS DEA GET...

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Why is the price of methylphenidate so expensive now? My doctor informed me that it is dirt cheap, and is generic. I was diagnosed with ADD, and was informed it was a cheap drug since I could not afford health insurance. My memory and attention is poor. I am willing to try the drug in generic form. ## I take 10 mg methylphenidate three times daily for narcolepsy. I have no health insurance, but I have been paying $6 for ninety pills at the local Wal-Mart. Today I went to have it renewed and got hit with a $55 bill. I am a senior on fixed income. I would imagine that it is either caused by the increased demand due to upturn in ADHD diagnoses, or some effect of the wonderful new Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare. His Grace strikes again? ## And I am taking the generic...forgot to tell yo...

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i am on medi-cal ssi will i be affected by obamacare when i go to the er?