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Archive for the Insurance Category

Denied Coverage for a Diabetes Medication or Device? Here’s How to File an Appeal

By TCOYD on October 17, 2024   /   Insurance   /   2 Comments
How to appeal a denied medical claim

If you’ve been denied coverage for a medication or diabetes device, you have the right to file an appeal. Reps from the Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition (DPAC) explain the insurance appeals process and outline the important steps you need to take to challenge a denied claim.

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What to Know Before Making the Transition to Medicare If You Have Diabetes

By George Huntley on August 23, 2024   /   Insurance, Medicare   /   2 Comments
Medicare Tips

Welcome to the alphabet soup of Medicare, where you’ll find lots of plans with lots of letters (Parts A, B, C, D) offering various insurance coverage options. Medicare expert George Huntley breaks down the basics with a focus on people with diabetes so you can decide which plan is right for you.

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Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi Cut Insulin Prices: A Pivotal Moment for Insulin Affordability

By Aaron Albanez on April 27, 2023   /   Insulin, Insurance, Medicare   /   Leave a comment
Insulin Price Reductions

Insulin affordability has been a critical issue for many people with diabetes for years, but the three largest insulin manufacturers in the U.S. recently reduced insulin prices.

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How to Find Help with Diabetes Medication Costs

By Steve Edelman, MD on October 24, 2022   /   Healthcare Costs, Insurance, Medicare, Resources   /   Leave a comment
Diabetes Patient Assistance Resources

Inflation is out of control, and it’s really tough for a lot of people to afford their medications and diabetes supplies. There are places to look for assistance, however, and Dr. Edelman shares several options, including the new access and resources listing on our website.

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Demystifying Health Insurance, Part 3: Decoding Health Insurance Plans

By George Huntley on October 24, 2022   /   Insurance   /   Leave a comment
Health Insurance Plans

HMO, PPO, EPO…OMG! And don’t forget about FSA and HSA before you start spelling out SOS. George Huntley of the Diabetes Leadership Council decodes insurance plan jargon, breaking down the different plans, explaining how they work, and sharing which acronyms offer some nice cash saving benefits.

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