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Peace
of mind that affordable Canadian drug supply will always be there
is enhanced by a low-premium plan that provides coverage in the
event of catastrophic illness.
Vancouver,
B.C. (PRWEB) December 15, 2005 -- Just days before the official
registration for Medicare Plan D began, a national survey showed
that only 4 in 10 seniors planned to sign up. Most seniors find
it too confusing and are afraid to pick the wrong insurance plan.
Many
patients will continue to do what they've always done-buy their
meds from Canadian pharmacies. It's affordable and beautifully uncomplicated.
“That is still a smart option by far, particularly to fill in the
coverage gap,” says Dr. Paul Zickler of DoctorSolve (www.doctorsolve.com).
Drug prices, on average, are still 43% cheaper than buying in the
U.S.”
“For
those who are concerned about suddenly falling ill to the point
where a drug regimen might run over $7,000 a year, it also makes
sense to register for a very basic plan. Rather than using the plan
to purchase medications, the plan is a safety net should one's health
situation change. For a very reasonable monthly payment, patients
can buy a plan that will protect their Part D privileges, and prevent
a penalty for delayed enrolment. That low monthly premium is easily
covered by savings realized from buying Canadian drugs.”
It's
an idea that is echoed by Peter Wyckoff, Executive Director of the
Minnesota Senior Federation, a group that has set up links to Canadian
pharmacies for 11 states. “Some people may find that paying the
full price of imported drugs is still a better deal than buying
higher-priced, Medicare-subsidized drugs in the United States. Those
people could purchase a low-premium Medicare drug plan in case the
situation changes.”
To
find the plan that's right for them, Dr. Zickler recommends that
patients consider the drug regimen they are currently on and what
it is costing them. They should also have a realistic expectation
of their health needs in the future.
“Come
January 1, insurance companies, pharmacists and doctors will be
scrambling to service beneficiaries of a very convoluted program
with a vast array of plans. When you think about it, enjoying uninterrupted
service and saving 43% on drugs from a Canadian pharmacy sounds
pretty good.”
DoctorSolve,
a Canadian Internet-based pharmacy intermediary (license #BC Q37),
offers lower-cost, long-term prescriptions. A professionally registered
pharmacist fills all prescriptions. A certified member of the Canadian
International Pharmacy Association, DoctorSolve is ranked as one
of the best online pharmacies by PharmacyChecker.com. DoctorSolve
has filled more than 200,000 U.S. prescriptions.
For
more information, call 1-866-732-0305 or visit http://www.doctorsolve.com
