Hey folks - just curious what others in the USA are dealing with re: insurance. For the first two years of my CML treatment in 2011 & 2012, my employer insurance was wonderful - $20/monthly for Gleevec 400mg, and hematologist co-pays of $50 with no out-of-pocket for FISH or PCR tests. However, I run a small company with only a few employees and our carrier forced us to change insurance plans at the beginning of 2013. Now? $200/month for Gleevec, and I just got a bill for $400 for my PCR/FISH test that I had back in April. Ouch. With Obamacare kicking in, I just got an employer letter from our carrier basically saying that it's probably going to get even worse starting in 2014. Nothing I can do about it ... just venting. Are others going through this, or is this just because I'm part of a small employer group plan?
I hate to even think about leaving my firm and jumping into big-company America just to get better benefits with a large group plan ... but I'm curious how CML treatment is being handled by the larger group plans now-a-days ...
Other experiences?