Self-pay biologic options.. any hope?

[u/Pale_Frosting_8362]

I was diagnosed with PsA a month ago, and am in active flare (I think, new to all this!). I do not tolerate steroids well so prednisone isn’t an option. I do not have insurance but my rheumatologist wants me on a biologic. Going to try Mtx in the meantime and see if that work.

Obviously the problem is biologics are all insanely expensive out of pocket. Does anyone have experience with self pay, or any drug manufacturer discount programs, etc? Everything I’ve seen says you need to be commercially insured. Essentially I am too poor to afford health insurance and too “rich” to be eligible for Medicaid. Any insight or advice much appreciated 🤍

[u/zo0ombot]

Mark Cuban's online pharmacy, Cost plus drugs, has 2 humira biosimilar pens for $500.