Comments on: How to Save on Health Care Without Skimping on Quality http://www.mydollarplan.com/how-to-save-on-health-care-without-skimping-on-quality/ because money doesn't grow on trees Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:16:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Valerie http://www.mydollarplan.com/how-to-save-on-health-care-without-skimping-on-quality/#comment-9815 Valerie Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:12:14 +0000 http://www.mydollarplan.com/?p=992#comment-9815 I admit freely that I have taken advantage of #4 before ($25 in toiletries?? got to love it!), but it can be risky in certain situations. If you take multiple prescription drugs and spread your refills across several pharmacies, your pharmacist will be unable to check for drug interactions and duplications in your therapy. This will put you at risk for adverse events and possibly less benefit from your medications. If you receive prescriptions from more than one physician, this could be even more risky. When taking advantage of these deals, it is very important to maintain your OWN list of the medications prescribed by each doctor you visit. It may also be appropriate to keep track of your refills so you can make sure nothing was lost in the transfer. Show this list to each pharmacist every time you fill a prescription, especially if this is the first time you are visiting that pharmacy. Another good option to save on prescription drugs is to utilize a mail order benefit if one is offered. Often you can obtain a 3 month supply for the cost of two drug copayments. Depending on your copay, this could add up to significant savings each time you refill. Again, good record keeping is important, because you will need plenty of time to request a refill and wait for it to arrive. I admit freely that I have taken advantage of #4 before ($25 in toiletries?? got to love it!), but it can be risky in certain situations. If you take multiple prescription drugs and spread your refills across several pharmacies, your pharmacist will be unable to check for drug interactions and duplications in your therapy. This will put you at risk for adverse events and possibly less benefit from your medications. If you receive prescriptions from more than one physician, this could be even more risky.

When taking advantage of these deals, it is very important to maintain your OWN list of the medications prescribed by each doctor you visit. It may also be appropriate to keep track of your refills so you can make sure nothing was lost in the transfer. Show this list to each pharmacist every time you fill a prescription, especially if this is the first time you are visiting that pharmacy.

Another good option to save on prescription drugs is to utilize a mail order benefit if one is offered. Often you can obtain a 3 month supply for the cost of two drug copayments. Depending on your copay, this could add up to significant savings each time you refill. Again, good record keeping is important, because you will need plenty of time to request a refill and wait for it to arrive.

]]> By: Jen http://www.mydollarplan.com/how-to-save-on-health-care-without-skimping-on-quality/#comment-9806 Jen Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:52:33 +0000 http://www.mydollarplan.com/?p=992#comment-9806 Oh I wish we had a minute clinic here. That would be so convenient! Oh I wish we had a minute clinic here. That would be so convenient!

]]> By: Carnival of Personal Finance #230 – New Site Edition - Canadian Finance Blog http://www.mydollarplan.com/how-to-save-on-health-care-without-skimping-on-quality/#comment-9792 Carnival of Personal Finance #230 – New Site Edition - Canadian Finance Blog Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:05:43 +0000 http://www.mydollarplan.com/?p=992#comment-9792 [...] Amanda from My Dollar Plan presents How to Save on Health Care Without Skimping on Quality. [...]

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]]> By: Amanda L. Grossman http://www.mydollarplan.com/how-to-save-on-health-care-without-skimping-on-quality/#comment-9767 Amanda L. Grossman Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:07:31 +0000 http://www.mydollarplan.com/?p=992#comment-9767 Hello Netanya! You are welcome. Thanks for the comment. Hello Netanya! You are welcome. Thanks for the comment.

]]> By: Netanya http://www.mydollarplan.com/how-to-save-on-health-care-without-skimping-on-quality/#comment-9766 Netanya Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:20:36 +0000 http://www.mydollarplan.com/?p=992#comment-9766 Thanks for posting this! Health care can be so expensive, and although its important the problem is how do I afford it? These tips and suggestions will be definitely be helpful in saving on my health care and medical costs. Netanya Money Hackers Blog Ambassador Thanks for posting this! Health care can be so expensive, and although its important the problem is how do I afford it? These tips and suggestions will be definitely be helpful in saving on my health care and medical costs.

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