GoodRx Wants to Hear Your Healthcare Story
Have you had issues navigating the healthcare system? GoodRx wants to help you share your story. Email us at share@goodrx.com!
Too many people can’t afford or access the care and treatment that they need. By shedding light on these struggles, we hope to emphasize the need for better healthcare solutions and patient advocacy. Of course, we can’t do it without you. We need real stories, from real people.
Remember that you’re not alone. There are families across the country dealing with similar issues. Here’s one story from a mother and daughter duo from Whidbey, WA:
Amber and her daughter Maya are in a military family. This means most of their medications are covered by government health insurance. But even with good coverage, copay costs can add up — especially if you’re dealing with a chronic illness.
Maya has a heart condition that compromises her immune system and makes her more susceptible to injuries and infections. This all requires maintenance medications like warfarin and aspirin, plus antibiotics when her symptoms flare up. In the cases where they need to go to brick-and-mortar pharmacies, GoodRx helps to lower their out-of-pocket costs. As Amber says, Maya will likely need antibiotics for the rest of her life, and the costs really do add up.
