There's 2 pharmacies in LF, a Boots and an indie which is closer, so I'll have a wander down on Thursday and see if I can just do a walk-in thing there, if not I'll try Boots. I think Boots is £9, the other is £8 so neither here nor there reallyOh I didn’t see that post and yeah I don’t really know what it means, appears to be saying they’ve ran out of stock and the new stock is only for those who are entitled to it.
I’ve no idea who is or isn’t eligible for free ones to be honest, but pretty certain I’m not so I just pay.
Best thing to do is just ask next time you pass a Boots.
Bizarrely the flu jab is one of the few things in the USA that, if you have medical insurance, there isn't a co-pay for. Here you tend to have to make a co-payment for everything. How much can depend upon your insurance plando you have to be eligible for a free one on the NHS though - I want to get a flu jab but cant find out where I can get it done as someone who does not qualify for a free NHS one?
how are all you guys getting it done? presumably you have to pay for this (which is perfectly fine with me btw)?
It's bonkers over there though isn't it, it absolutely infuriates me that my diabetic mother-in-law has to pay so much for her insulin each monthBizarrely the flu jab is one of the few things in the USA that, if you have medical insurance, there isn't a co-pay for. Here you tend to have to make a co-payment for everything. How much can depend upon your insurance plan
Yes it is. The cost of admin alone must be in the billions. for example I had to spend two hours last night submitting loads of paperwork receipts etc to the insurance company.It's bonkers over there though isn't it, it absolutely infuriates me that my diabetic mother-in-law has to pay so much for her insulin each month
Yeah, but socialised health systems ...Yes it is. The cost of admin alone must be in the billions. for example I had to spend two hours last night submitting loads of paperwork receipts etc to the insurance company.
So even if you have insurance what you can get varies I know people you have to pay the first $2,000 of any medical cover before their insurance plan even starts. My co-pays range from $5 to $200 depending upon what I have to do and I actually have a good insurance plan.
That's part of the issue with the M-I-L, she's a self-employed seamstress so doesn't benefit from company assistance as part of a remuneration package, she has to just get the medical insurance which she can afford, but it's a vicious circle because she can only afford a rubbish one because of the insulin costs. It's a horrible vortex to be caught in and she's by no means aloneYes it is. The cost of admin alone must be in the billions. for example I had to spend two hours last night submitting loads of paperwork receipts etc to the insurance company.
So even if you have insurance what you can get varies I know people you have to pay the first $2,000 of any medical cover before their insurance plan even starts. My co-pays range from $5 to $200 depending upon what I have to do and I actually have a good insurance plan.
Can't really give that a thumbs up as I feel sorry for your mil.People in the UK should be glad if the NHS and the option of private if they can afford it.That's part of the issue with the M-I-L, she's a self-employed seamstress so doesn't benefit from company assistance as part of a remuneration package, she has to just get the medical insurance which she can afford, but it's a vicious circle because she can only afford a rubbish one because of the insulin costs. It's a horrible vortex to be caught in and she's by no means alone
Tried to get it weeks ago, couldn't as there was only enough for those in the 'then' priority list. Thursday NHS South Tees texted they now had a new supply and to book an appointment if you were over 50Why is everyone leaving it so late to get the flu jab?