I Have a Problem

[Sam]

I needed to reorder my 90-day supply of one of my three Rx meds and was told by my pharmacy that it would cost $683 for a 90-day supply, which was up from the $262 price I paid three months ago.

 

I went across the street to the CVS drug store and they told me the same thing: the renewal Rx would cost $683 through my Blue Cross plan.

 

Went home and called Blue Cross and was told that my wife and I do not have any deductible on our federal government plan but that is the cost the Blues are showing for the medication is $683 for a 90-day supply.

 

The Blue Cross rep transferred me to the Blue Cross pharmacy department and I was told that the meds would cost $683 for a 90-day supply but the lady told me to check with the Blue Cross mail order department and she transferred my call to them.

 

The Blue Cross mail order lady told me I could get a 90-day supply for $125. Great savings.

 

Being a veteran, I called the McGuire VA Hospital in Richmond and they transferred me to the VA National Pharmacy people where the lady told me the VA could fill the 90-day prescription for $33. And although the Rx calls for a generic drug if the VA does not have the generic equivalent they will fill the Rx with the name brand which costs $683 at the two local drug stores for $33.

 

Now here is my problem: I am saving $650 and I don't know what fishing equipment and tackle to buy with it.

 

Plus, how can I put the entire $683 Rx original cost that I will use to buy more fishing tackle into my medical expenses and take them off my 2020 income tax return?

 

Decisions, decisions, decisions. They can drive you up a wall. ?

[jimmyjoe]

   Being a veteran, I was reading your post very intently, trying to remember whether there was any way to help you that I knew of.

   Then I got to the end of your post. You old dog, you!!!  ????  I'm glad I wasn't taking a slug of coffee right then, or I'd have spit it out all over the computer screen!    ???   

 

Good one !       jj

[Bird]

Research RX bass baits, possible affiliation to confuse the tax collectors.....problem solved. 

[Log Catcher]

It has been determined you have more than enough fishing equipment now. You will send the money to me every three months and list it as a charitable donation. 

[lo n slo]

you got me too ?‍♂️

[Boomstick]

Hey that's a nice problem to have!