[acb-diabetics] [ACB-diabetics] article about accessible meters.

[Mike Freeman]

You might also want to check with Advanced Diabetes Supply or Advanced Diabetic Solutions, both of which are expert in dealing with insurance companies including Blue Cross. I have Regency Blue Cross here in Washington state and have had no such nonsense foisted off on me. But it may be your particular plan that’s the problem. But I’d definitely appeal.

 

Mike

 

 

From: acb-diabetics-bounces at acb.org [mailto:acb-diabetics-bounces at acb.org] On Behalf Of Brian Lingard
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 6:59 AM
To: 'Nancy Matulis'; 'Discussion list for diabetics and/or ACB issues'
Subject: Re: [acb-diabetics] [ACB-diabetics] article about accessible meters.

 

Ottawa Canada

 

Dear Nancy and List:

 

Try formally appealing the decision of your Blue Cross about the coverage on the meter.  You may want to read the fine print for your plan to see what rights you have.

 

You said you have to pay $45.00 every three months instead of $15.00.  Is this the cost of your test strips?

 

Brian
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From: ACB-diabetics-bounces at ACB.org [mailto:ACB-diabetics-bounces at ACB.org] On Behalf Of Nancy Matulis
Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2012 1:59 PM
To: Discussion list for diabetics and/or ACB issues

I am in a fight as we speak to have an accessible meter that I can get at a tier 1 cost of $15, instead of $45. I tried using a One Touch a  tier 1 meter but couldn't read it. I have been using a Bayer USB which has some audible sounds and although the print is smaller it is very high contrast. As a visually impaired diabetic I do not feel I should have to pay $45 dollars every 3 months verses $15 because I can't read the meter they say I should use. I go to my doctors next week. I have blue cross. Any ideas?

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