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Permalink Reply by metheniac on March 7, 2012 at 5:33pm

Hi Carb 101,
I am wondering if the sensors are less expensive where you are currently buying them. I get mine through Dex and it is really effortless! They have four or five options of how you want them automatically delivered. I choose to get one box of four every month. The only time I need to do anything is once a year- sign up for the following year's deliveries.
Hope this helps!

Permalink Reply by carb101 on March 7, 2012 at 5:37pm

I have good insurance, but without it, they are about $90 each, is what I believe I was told. I'm surprised you can buy directly from Dexcom. I think we were trained by a Dexcom rep (I sure thought she was from Dexcom), and she set us up with PumpsIt. You know, I bet that was like a loyalty reward because PumpsIt chased after our insurance until they agreed to pay.

Permalink Reply by Suzan on March 11, 2012 at 9:27pm

I got my Dexcom directly through Dexcom. At that time my insurance wouldn't cover it, so I paid. Someone at Dexcom suggested that I go through Pumpsit for the sensors, saying that Pumpsit folks were more used to working with insurance companies and maybe they could get the sensors covered.

Permalink Reply by John on March 7, 2012 at 5:51pm

I use Edgepark, partly because my insurance company does not recognize Dexcom. I also get omnipods, test strips, and other supplies from them.

Permalink Reply by Jigga on March 7, 2012 at 5:57pm

https://www.edgepark.com/ is all I know.

Permalink Reply by MegaMinxX on March 7, 2012 at 6:01pm

If your insurance coverage for sensors is part of a Pharmacy benefit, then Foundation Care is an option. They have been very easy to work with.
When they process my order, it is direct shipped from Dexcom, but FC always sends me the receipt separately, w/o any problem.

Permalink Reply by metheniac on March 7, 2012 at 6:01pm

I guess I am really fortunate, My insurance (Blue Shield) covers the entire bit. And, they acknowledge Dex - which makes ordering really easy, as I stated earlier.

Permalink Reply by Jigga on March 7, 2012 at 6:12pm

I gotta look into Blue Shield! I'm looking for new insurance now.

Permalink Reply by John on March 7, 2012 at 6:21pm

Depends on the state--BCBS Minnesota was not helpful in my case.

Permalink Reply by Jigga on March 8, 2012 at 7:54am

I just moved here to MN, this isn't good to hear.

Permalink Reply by Jigga on March 8, 2012 at 3:30pm

I called BC/BS and was denied because I have diabetes.

Permalink Reply by jrtpup on March 7, 2012 at 6:23pm

I have BC/BS, and have always gotten dex stuff direct from Dexcom.

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