Health

I had to get pre-approved. With Medicare and BCBS FEP, I don't have to pay anything. But when the Explanation of Benefits comes from BCBS, they show charges in excess of $17K – each time.

It's obscene.

On the other hand, I haven't had bronchitis in three years. I used to have it 3X a year with major seasonal allergy triggers. I did have a really bad bout of asthma even with the regular injections last winter, during cedar season (really ash juniper, but that's what we all call it in Texas). Had to have steroids, etc.

I go to an infusion center for my shots because they are equipped to handle it if I had an allergic reaction. I've never had one and have been told I could have my family doctor's office do it, or do it at home since I've done so well with it. My family doctor says they aren't equipped to handle a major reaction so doesn't advise doing it there.

And I don't want to do it at home. My husband is offended at the price shown on our EOBs, so grouses every time one comes in the mail. I don't want to hear that every time I need to have an injection. I'm offended by the price too (even though I figured the manufacturer might be inflating the price because we have good insurance). On the other hand, it helps me a lot. Far less frequent asthma to deal with than before and fewer rounds of bronchitis too.