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Help Keep Seizures at Bay: $29K Needed

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*UPDATE* I have fantastic news! After 2 denied appeals United randomly sent me a letter saying that the decision was overturned. United is now partially covering my costs. With that partial coverage and the generous donations I have received, my medical bills are now more manageable. I will be closing my account. Thank you for all of your generous donations. This has meant more to me than I could ever describe.

I was diagnosed with epilepsy when I was 11. It has been extremely rough at times, but with my medication, I can live a happy, relatively normal life.

Once it was time for me to be on my own insurance, no plan would cover my medical expenses. I heard that Starbucks had great insurance, and they did, so I went to work for them. I have been there for over 15 years, and a job that started out as a necessity has come to be one that I love for many reasons, my coworkers and customers being the top reason.

However, this year my insurance decided to stop covering my medications. They pay nothing. They do not go towards a deductible or out-of-pocket max. This means every time I need to fill a prescription, I pay the full amount. For me, the full amount is $29,000 a year. Yes. Twenty-nine thousand. That's after the coupons and other aid available.

I have been battling this for months and researching every alternative out there. Nothing is changing that price. Insurance states there are other medications available I can use. Yes, they are correct. I have tried them, and they do not work. Insurance does not care. I'm asking for help. This medication is a necessity. I take it 4 times a day, and it's the only kind that can control my seizures. Any amount donated is greatly appreciated.

Donations 

  • Sara Atwood
    • $100
    • 2 mos
  • Brooke Cutler
    • $500
    • 2 mos
  • Martha Fiegen
    • $50
    • 2 mos
  • Anonymous
    • $25
    • 2 mos
  • Lindsay Althouse
    • $100
    • 2 mos

Organizer

Marisa Hochstetler
Organizer
Oregon City, OR

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