I'm hoping to get information on best plans for those with type 1 diabetes on insulin pumps and CGMSs. My husband is now eligible for health insurance and there are a ton of plans for Federal employees. I'm at a loss of which to even call for more information. Anyone out there on the pump and cgms and can recommend a plan to research?  Would greatly appreciate any and all advice.  I've heard BCBS standard is a favorite - but it also holds the highest cost.  Any others that are favored?

Thanks in advance!

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Thanks for the response. We signed up with APWU high. Good to know that you're still happy with APWU.

Was googling for this very topic and saw this thread. I too am a Federal employee and I've been on APWU high for the past 2 years. I joined the diabetes management program they have and for the most part, I'm extremely pleased. They cover 100% of all my meds (currently on apidra, lantus, and using lipitor). Part of joining the program required me to start using medco to have my prescriptions filled. I was a bit reluctant at first because the thought of having insulin mailed to me is a bit scary but so far so good (one shipment so far. They packed it really nicely with ice packs and the bottles/pens were still cold when I opened up the package). All of my supplies are covered 100% as well (test strips, lancets, pen needles, syringes, the meter itself)

The only thing you have to remember is you have to speak with one of their "nurses" every 90 days. They told me that if I call on the 91st day, I'll be kicked out of the program. So I setup a reminder to call every 75 days (just to be safe) on my phone.

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