Cost of prescriptions
For the most part, not having extended health benefits through my work isn’t that big of a deal. It would definitely be nice, but I’m young and in good health. I’ve never been away sick from work for more than 2 days, and I don’t have any medical problems.
It just hurts when I have to renew my BC prescription. Instead of my normal 3-month supply, I just bought out my entire 6-month prescription to avoid another $8.60 dispensing fee. Total damage? $84.11. Yuck. Although, I suppose $84.11 every 6 months is nothing compared to, you know, how much a baby costs. :)
I budgeted $50 for my prescription this month, so clearly I’m going to go over that amount. Which I’m okay with, because I’m set for the next 6 months instead of the next 3.
Oh, and another bummer for not having extended benefits through work? I have to pay MSP ($54/month). So boo to that.
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Ugh. It's hard reading this as an American because you pay nothing for health insurance and your other costs are so much less. But, you're right $84.11 is not much over 6 months. I hope things will lead to a better solution on that front for your neighbor below!