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Insurance/Costs

How can I convince my insurance carrier that the OmniPod would help me stay healthy and would help me avoid frequent lows? They have denied me coverage for the device.

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My employer is switching to UnitedHealthcare next year with Medco as the pharmacy. They do not pay for insulin in full. Do you have a list of insurance companies who will?

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Since our insurance company will not cover a CGMS for our son, who has type 1 and Down Syndrome, do you know of any studies in which he could participate where we would be given a CGMS?

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A diabetes magazine has an ad that refers to the Sleep Sentry as being economical. Do any insurance plans cover the purchase of this device?

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My 14 year old is covered by my employer’s insurance, but I feel that my position may be in some jeopardy. As you know, diabetes is a very expensive disease. If we should find ourselves without health insurance, what are our options?

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Why has the price of Humalog increased so steeply lately? I understand that prices increase over time, but this is an almost 100% increase.

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How can I get life insurance for my child with diabetes?

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Are there are resources available in Indiana to help get insulin and supplies for my grandchild?

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When I went to my pharmacy to have the prescriptions filled, the pharmacist said that although I do have health insurance and prescription plan coverage, it only covered the Glucotrol. He then told me that I had to pay in full for the supplies. Is there a law that requires the pharmacist to fill the prescription for test strips and lancets, without requiring me to pay out of pocket?

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Although my son’s doctor has prescribed 300 test strips per month, the insurance company will only approve 150. Can you give me information to support my request for more strips?

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