Ask for CASH price vs Insurance price for RX (divorce, divorced, drugs)

[no kudzu]

Amazing, isn't it?

Medicare recipients could save big by asking for the cash price at the pharmacy

[TimAZ]

When filling a Rx I always ask the pharmacy cashier "is that your lowest price?".

[Clemencia53]

yes - my thyroid meds are cheaper that way!!

[Perryinva]

Everyone should use the GoodRx app. Many meds are much cheaper with cash and manufacturers discount than with insurance.

[Bette]

I was having major eye surgery the old fashioned way - I had insurance but because it was birth related, never covered.

Doctor's office asks for $14,500 prior to surgery
I explained insurance would not cover
After meeting with someone, office manager comes out and says that will be $3750 if you pay cash right now.

This was 1992.

Interesting lesson so I always ask.

[Mr5150]

Not sure if that article is correct. Cash price for my blood pressure meds is $20 a month. With my part D it is $5 for 3 months. I can cite other examples, like my wife’s meds

[Perryinva]

Certainly not all or even most meds are cheaper with cash. Just a larger number than one would think. Always have to ask.

[MichiganGreg]

Apparently some areas yes, some no. I only take one RX, a generic blood pressure med; current Medicare advantage plan's co-pay is $20 for 90 day supply. Cash price at the same pharmacy is $10 for 90 day supply. Helps to ask.

[SusanaPe]

current Medicare advantage plan's co-pay is $20 for 90 day supply

[Serious Conversation]

Heard that on local radio yesterday. Cost is so divorced from the end price that it’s disgusting.