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For the first time, Medicare is allowed to cover Wegovy, but only if prescribed to reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular events.
LillyDirect, a new telehealth platform and online pharmacy, aims to improve access to resources and medication for people living with diabetes, obesity, and migraines.
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...
Medtronic has announced that Medicare now covers its new MiniMed 780G automated insulin pump with the Guardian 4 sensor, enhancing diabetes management with automatic...
UnitedHealthcare begins coverage for CGM in people with type 2 diabetes.
On April 16, Medicare began covering people with type 2 diabetes for continuous glucose monitors (CGMs).
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
CGM technology now accessible to all Indigenous people in Canada with diabetes taking insulin to help improve their quality of life.
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...
Switching from private to public health insurance can be complicated – from the application process, to knowing your income eligibility, to dealing with negative stigma...
Continuous glucose monitoring coverage varies widely by state Medicaid program – check out our guide on who's covered and where
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...
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...
There are several coverage options for those who are unemployed, with special options in place during the COVID-19 national emergency.
A prescription discount card can be used to reduce out-of-pocket costs of diabetes medications

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