Suggestions on getting my perscription drugs in Israel

[CKohn]

I just got to Israel and realize the plan I was suggested for health insurance doesn't cover prescribed drugs.  If it helps I as still on medicaid back in NY.  I am right now testing out living in israel as my work is something I can do from anywhere.  Any suggestions?

[sammy n]

I just got to Israel and realize the plan I was suggested for health insurance doesn't cover prescribed drugs.  If it helps I as still on medicaid back in NY.  I am right now testing out living in israel as my work is something I can do from anywhere.  Any suggestions?

Sign up for insurance there. It's relatively cheap and covers proscribed medication.

[E R K]

It might take lots of phone calls but you need to call your insurance co and tell them you're away for a few months. They have to approve you to get more than 1 month at a time and your doctor will have to call to get you new Rx for longer periods of time.  I had to do this for my kid who was in  Israel for year. I was able to get 3 months at a time and called doc every 3 months for the Rx. Good luck.

[dudi]

It might take lots of phone calls but you need to call your insurance co and tell them you're away for a few months. They have to approve you to get more than 1 month at a time and your doctor will have to call to get you new Rx for longer periods of time.  I had to do this for my kid who was in  Israel for year. I was able to get 3 months at a time and called doc every 3 months for the Rx. Good luck.

Just in case this doesn't work it will probably be worth it to talk to meuchedet and see what plans they can give you they have a dollar a day plan and they have one a bit more expensive that covers more

[thaber]

A lot of pharmacies in Israel will give you meds over the counter,  such as eye drops,  puffers,  creams etc.  Usually cheaper than the copay in the states

[Moishebatchy]

Sign up for Meuchedet. It's only around $25-$50 PER MONTH. And you can get all the prescriptions you want.