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Insurance/Costs

My daughter’s doctor has prescribed urine ketone strips, but TennCare will not pay for them. Are there any foundations that can help me?

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My insurance company will no longer let my daughter be seen by a pediatric endocrinologist; I have filed an appeal. What else should I do?

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Medicaid will not pay for my cousin’s medicine or syringes and she needs four shots a day. What can she do?

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My friend was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes two months ago, and his doctor prescribed Glucotrol and Actos, with good results. However, his insurance company is refusing to cover these medications, saying that they are “unnecessary”, “experimental”, etc. even though these medications are listed as “covered” in the policy.

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My 10 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. I receive my health care through the military heath care system. Like all parents with a child with diabetes, I now have to assume a much more active role as an advocate for my child’s health care delivery, and I am seeking patient advocacy information relating to people with type 1 diabetes accessing the domestic military health care system.

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I read that children with diabetes fall within the definition of Americans with Disabilities. Is diabetes considered a disability? If we were to label our son “disabled”, are there consequences down the road to being classified as disabled?

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While my mom was in the hospital for chest pains, they said she could possibly have diabetes, but her insurance does not cover her receiving a blood sugar monitor or to seeing a dietitian or diabetes educator. Can you provide information about organizations that provide free classes and monitors for people whose insurance will not them?

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Kentucky does not pay for our child’s pump supplies. Who can we contact to find a solution to this problem?

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My newly diagnosed son’s pediatrician doctor and HMO referred us to an endocrinologist who sees children two days a week and adults three days a week. Shouldn’t HMO’s refer families of a newly diagnosed child to a doctor that has a program and will follow-up with that child?

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When she moves in with me, my girlfriend will no longer be on her parents’ insurance. What insurance company should she use to get insulin and other medical supplies?

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