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Did Medicare Eat Their Part D Donut Hole?

By Brian Ballard on November 6, 2020   /   Insurance, Medicaid, Medicare   /   3 Comments

Brian Ballard is a diabetes unicorn – he’s a Medicare health insurance expert who’s also lived with type 1 diabetes for nearly 50 years. Brian breaks down the new changes coming to Medicare Part D and explains how they will affect people with diabetes.

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Help for Healthcare Costs with NeedyMeds

By TCOYD on February 17, 2020   /   Diabetes Management, Healthcare Costs, Insulin, Insurance, Medications, Resources   /   Leave a comment

NeedyMeds is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit information source that connects people to programs that will help them afford their medications and other healthcare costs.

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What You Need to Know About Navigating Insurance and Changing Plans

By Lauren Wisk, PhD on January 15, 2020   /   Insurance, Medicaid, Medical, Medicare   /   4 Comments

Published by the College Diabetes Network, this article is geared toward young adults with type 1 but offers lots of info for anyone wanting a breakdown on basic health coverage, insurance options and tips on changing plans.

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A How-To Guide on Requesting Access to Your Diabetes Therapy

By TCOYD on October 15, 2018   /   Diabetes Management, Insurance   /   5 Comments

Determining if your health plan covers the therapy you need is important to managing your diabetes. If your health plan decided not to cover certain medications or aspects of your therapy, there’s still a chance you can get coverage. This guide was created to help you request access and understand your options.

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