Financial Support for College Kid

<p>Kaitrin, as far as the medication issue goes, please discuss this with your physician. Most MD’s have an ample supply of samples provided at no cost by the drug companies - you don’t need to explain the whole situation, just let them know that you’re having difficulty getting your meds (not covered by insurance?) at school and ask for samples. My sister, a pediatrician, gives away boatloads to patients with no insurance or other problems obtaining prescription meds, formula, etc. as does my own MD. I’ve received several months worth of supplies at a time for my son w/asthma since he has a habit of losing his inhalers in the locker room and our insurance company will not refill until the scrip becomes due again.<br>
Many of the drug companies also have formal programs that will supply you with (their) brand name meds free of charge - I don’t know the details, but since you’re over 18 and have no large income of your own this could be worth investigating. Your physician would have the info/forms or could easily get them from their drug rep.</p>