DBB
Maybe if you explain to your current doctor, they can give you a prescription to fill before 12/31 to carry you over for a couple of weeks or a month until you can work this out? Or maybe look into ordering prescriptions through the mail or online? (I don't know anything about this, but I'm sure someone here does)... maybe someone at your current doctor's office or your pharmacy can give you some advice. Some of the people at my pharmacy know a lot about insurance situations and have helped me in the past, and maybe there is someone at yours who can help.
I'm sorry your husband wasn't very supportive. I say to heck with him, I bet you can figure this out on your own, although I know a little support would be nice.
Sassee
Dabonbon - I feel how panicked you must be. I would probably be too - the thought of not being able to feel the way I do if the money isn't there.
Perhaps your husband just got his nose out of joint by the panic in your voice - I know if someone comes at me full blast over the phone (no matter what the reason) I tend to feel defensive as if I was being attacked (even if not being). I hope that after the anger subsided that all is good. There are always options - don't forget that.
I wish the best for you and hope that this was a short-term problem.
I found out today that the health insurance my husband's stupid company carries is being changed to some obscure company that I've never friggin' heard of, and there are no doctors in my area that accept it. Well, when I found this out, I began to panic and called my husband in tears. Does he gently try to calm me down? Does he show empathy and support? NO...he proceeds to yell at me to calm the "f" down and call the guy who handles the insurance. So, I asked him to please not yell at me, and he says, "Well, you're being stupid. Just call the guy, he'll tell you what to do, and if not, oh well." I then ask him to call the guy. He says, "I don't know who your damn doctor is! Call him yourself!" Nice, huh? I hung up.
Does this man not realize just how horrible my life is without my meds? Does he not care that when I am not medicated I'm searching the web for the best ways to painlessly commit suicide? Does it not bother him one iota when knives almost take on a life of their own in my hand and they want to go straight into my heart? Does he not understand how isolated, misunderstood and hopeless I feel when I go ONE DAY without my Adderall and Lexapro? NO HE DOESN'T, AND HE DOESN'T GIVE A RAT'S ASS. I hate him.
Dabonbon
I think we all understand the panic felt if we think we may not have our meds to rely on. but dont worry somehow it will work out, i just had a similar thing last week with my meds, all of a sudden my insurance company decided not to cover them, long story short it worked out. PLEASE dont do anything silly, you still have some of your meds left to get you threw for a little while correct? As far as the insurance changing, if your hubby wont or cant get the info for you ,as soon as you feel like you can take a deep breath, start making phone calls, and dont stop until you get results. And for your hubby, maybe he needs a reality check or reminder of what you are going threw, and what happens to you if you dont get your meds, send him an email, call him, write him a note what ever it takes. It is NO excuse but maybe just maybe he was having a bad day too, it doesnt excuse his words, and his,.. what do ya say, attitude? acting as if it isnt a big deal, not showing understanding that you r freakin over this and this is where he needs to step in, ground you and handle it?? Anywy, email me if you want to talk, or vent. croemen30@msn.com
chris