r/Bimzelx

I had one dose filled in April without any issues and my skin is plaque free! I was able to use the copay assistance and assumed it would get me through the rest of the year. However it’s time for my second loading dose and there’s not enough money on the copay assistance card to cover it fully. Apparently I owe $819 which I do not have. I contacted Bimzelx navigator folks and they said we get 15k for the calendar year and the costs are 8k a shot. How is everyone affording to continue on this medication? Is my insurance just that bad that it’s not covering as much as other people so the 15k goes farther for them? Is there any other financial assistance that I’m not aware of? I really want to continue this medicine but I won’t be able to pay out of pocket until I hit my deductible.

I just received my first dose and put it in the fridge right away. I was going to take it today because I want to try and relieve this pain as soon as possible but the weekend is filled with in-laws visiting. It was causing me so much anxiety surrounding being with people who spit when they talk, are huggers, and look down on people who wear masks. I also want to have time to myself so I can get through whatever side effects will come my way. So I’m delaying my first dose until Monday night. I’ve been in a three week sever PsA flare up and it’s hard to not resent the fact that I have to delay taking this. To be clear, the anxiety surrounding seeing the extended in-laws would always be there but this layer of taking Bimzelx for the first time had me wanting to hide in my room for the weekend and avoid everyone and everything.