Tchort
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I took bupe at methadone clinic 3 or so years ago. It cost around ~$1500 for 6 weeks of treatment; including bullshit group and one on one counseling, and a gradual 2 week taper at the end. They also didn't give any take home doses. The clinic didn't take any type of insurance, and the only financial help came from the state. Like you said, you'd have to apply for some sort of welfare insurance. That takes up to a month, usually more, and is based on your income. Both were disqualifying factors for me.
In hindsight, I probably would have gone to a doctor for treatment. At least one that didn't require me to go through the counseling; some do and some don't, there's aren't any guidelines for this. With a doctor, I could at least use insurance to help pay for the rx, I'd get them all at once, and I wouldn't have to deal with the general bullshit surrounding daily visits to a methadone clinic.
I am sorry to hear that. I guess it depends on your state, and the particular clinic. A girl I knew at the clinic I attend was on Suboxone via the clinic, and they accepted her insurance for full payment. You are right about the waiting period, I had to wait 60 days for a response to my application for the states insurance program. Cost is relevant to the clinic as well. For profit clinics are all over the map. Do consider though that Suboxone has gone down in price across the board since you (and I) were on it 3+ years ago.
Here is a link to the Reckitt Benckiser patient assistance program. If you are accepted (and it has easier criteria than the state sponsored insurance), it offers one month of free Suboxone.
http://www.rxassist.org/pap-info/company_detail.cfm?CmpId=173
RECKITT BENCKISER
Patient Assistance Program
Patient assistance programs (PAPs) are programs created by drug companies, such as RECKITT BENCKISER, to offer free or low cost drugs to individuals who are unable to pay for their medication. These Programs may also be called indigent drug programs, charitable drug programs or medication assistance programs. Most of the best known and most prescribed drugs can be found in these programs. All of the major drug companies have patient assistance programs, although every company has different eligibility and application requirements.
The RECKITT BENCKISER patient assistance program offers free medication to people who otherwise cannot afford their medications. Patients must meet financial and other program specific criteria to be eligible for assistance.
To find out how to apply for medication assistance from the RECKITT BENCKISER patient assistance program, visit our Patient Center and use our Database to search for the medication needed.
For a complete listing of RECKITT BENCKISER medications available through their patient assistance programs, see below:
Suboxone Patient Assistance Program
The medications available through this program are:
Suboxone (buprenorphine hci)
Suboxone Patient Assistance Program, a patient assistance program provided by Reckitt Benckiser, offers a month long supply of Suboxone at no cost to those who are eligible for the program. Eligibility is based off of the following requirements:
- You must not be covered by private or public health insurance.
- You must have an annual income less than or equal to: $25,000 for an individual, $34,500 for a family consisting of two members, and $43,000 for a family consisting of three members.
- You must be at least sixteen years of age.
The medication must be sent to the physicians office.
Those eligible for Medicare Part D but not enrolled may still be eligible.