For the first time, Medicare is allowed to cover Wegovy, but only if prescribed to reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular events.
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LillyDirect, a new telehealth platform and online pharmacy, aims to improve access to resources and medication for people living with diabetes, obesity, and migraines.
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Discover the FreeStyle Libre 3 CGM system: now available for Medicare users, featuring real-time glucose readings sent directly to a mobile app or optional handheld...
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Medtronic has announced that Medicare now covers its new MiniMed 780G automated insulin pump with the Guardian 4 sensor, enhancing diabetes management with automatic...
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UnitedHealthcare begins coverage for CGM in people with type 2 diabetes.
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On April 16, Medicare began covering people with type 2 diabetes for continuous glucose monitors (CGMs).
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An estimated 15 million people may soon lose Medicaid coverage as state officials begin the process of reviewing eligibility for the program. If you’re on Medicaid and...
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has created a Special Enrollment Period for people with insulin to change their Part D coverage and ensure they are not...
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Eli Lilly announced today that it will cut the list prices for its most commonly prescribed insulins, including Humalog and Humulin, by 70%. The drug maker will also...
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During his State of the Union Address on Feb. 7, President Joe Biden called on congress to expand the cap on monthly insulin prices to all people with diabetes.
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Access to continuous glucose monitors (CGM) can be severely limited. Tamara Oser, a researcher at the University of Colorado, launched PREPARE 4 CGM, a project to...
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A new study found that people with diabetes who switched to a high deductible health plan (HDHP) were more likely to experience serious complications. Understand your...
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CGM technology now accessible to all Indigenous people in Canada with diabetes taking insulin to help improve their quality of life.
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Health insurance options can be overwhelming, especially when you have a condition like diabetes. Here’s how to compare options and make sure you have the coverage you...
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Switching from private to public health insurance can be complicated – from the application process, to knowing your income eligibility, to dealing with negative stigma...
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Continuous glucose monitoring coverage varies widely by state Medicaid program – check out our guide on who's covered and where
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Nobody with diabetes should have to put their health and safety at risk because they can’t afford insulin. US National Health Survey data shows that many people have to...
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Under a new federal rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), those insured by employer health plans will now have access to significantly more...
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There are several coverage options for those who are unemployed, with special options in place during the COVID-19 national emergency.
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A prescription discount card can be used to reduce out-of-pocket costs of diabetes medications