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Eileen
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- Norwood, PA
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CGMS - How did you get coverage?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Timothy Apr 3, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Frustrated, what would you do????
Started this discussion. Last reply by Korrie Jan 30, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
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Timothy replied to Eileen's discussion 'CGMS - How did you get coverage?'"I use Kaiser Permanente. I Live in California and I know it is not in most states. I know many people that use Kaiser Permanente to assign their Medicare benefits.
Kaiser pays 70% of all glucose testing CGM and regular fingersticks on my plan, The…"
Tammy replied to Eileen's discussion 'CGMS - How did you get coverage?'"Your endo should know the ins & outs. I'd been by ambulance several times with low sugar. 1) I live by myself and need indicator when it's going low 2)my work, I was a custodial mngr on a campus research facility - I was the only mngr…"
Eileen replied to Eileen's discussion 'CGMS - How did you get coverage?'"Thanks smile, I did try and go through Medtronic but I guess I will have to be much more persistent! I have even tried my State Representative to see if they know of any way since Medicare is through the Federal guidelines. I'm really curious…"
smileandnod replied to Eileen's discussion 'CGMS - How did you get coverage?'"I'm not on Medicare but I have Blue Cross-Blue Shield coverage. I have heard that it is difficult to get a cgm through Medicare but I would think that your hypo unawareness would help your case.
I am also hypo unaware and use a Dexcom cgm. Have…"
Eileen posted a discussionCGMS - How did you get coverage?
I am now at my wits end and need some help. I had appealed the coverage of my CGMS and received my letter of denial this Saturday. I had do appeal this through a Trust Fund that supplies my medical insurance which currently is Blue Shield. The letter told me that the trust fund "adopted Medicare guidelines for coverage of durable medical equipment". Then it goes to tell that "Medicare considers a Continuous Glucose Monitoring System to be precautionary and does not cover the item".My question…See More
Korrie replied to Eileen's discussion 'Frustrated, what would you do????'"If you are lucky Eileen, the phone conversations will show your insurance company saying yes to all being covered. That is what happened to me with the changes, and it was not until the claim was submitted after I had received a 90 day supply of…"
Eileen replied to Eileen's discussion 'Frustrated, what would you do????'"Hi Korrie...Nope insurance coverage hasn't changed at all. Unfortunately my prescription plan won't cover any of my diabetic supplies. I have to use my DME coverage to get all of them which is through my regular insurance carrier. It will…"
Korrie replied to Eileen's discussion 'Frustrated, what would you do????'"If your policy changed at the beginning of the year, yes. That always worries me. My husband changed jobs last summer, old job insurance United Healthcare. New job, UHC. Thought all would be fine. No. I always have companies I order supplies from…"
Eileen posted a discussionFrustrated, what would you do????
I am at a loss as to what to do in this situation. Last week I had contacted my insurance company to find out what type of dressing was covered to use over my sensor and during the same conversation I was told "oh by the way your CGM isn't covered"!! I have to explain this to you, I received my CGM the end of September 2011, yes that is 4 months ago now! So needless to say I was back and forth between Medtronic and my insurance company pretty much all Friday trying to get this straightened out.…See More
Eileen replied to Robyn's discussion 'UPDATE...NOV 28th Vitrectomy 8:30 AM'"Robyn, you will be in my thoughts and prayers on the 28th. The best of luck. I hope you have a good outcome!"
Eileen replied to Mike S.'s discussion 'CGM Blues........'"Hi Mike, I have started using the MM CGM just recently myself and I totally get what you are saying about the alarms. When I first used the CGM it was like a new toy. I couldn't stop looking at it like every 5 minutes!! Then I was testing so…"
Eileen commented on Jennifer's blog post '32!'"Jennifer, happy belated birthday!! Congratulations on ordering your pump. I absolutely love, love, love my pump. I was also taking 4 to 5 shots daily before pumping. I think everyone goes through the same feelings once you go on the pump but in no…"
Eileen commented on Anthony's blog post 'Updating my Blog...Or Why Is it Taking Me So Long to Respond?'"Anthony, wow we seem to have so many things in common: diabetes, eye problems and kidney problems all from the big D. It is good to see you are in good spirits, sometimes you do wonder how the heck you do get through some days! I have had diabetes…"
Eileen replied to jujube's discussion 'New User-questions' in the group Minimed Paradigm Insulin Pump Users"jujube, Don't be afraid to go to sleep! Congratulations on your new pump, hopefully you will love it as much as I do. I don't know what to tell you regarding getting up every two hours. The only time I do that is when I have to check my…"
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- To learn more about managing my diabetes
- Date diagnosed
- September 22, 1977
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.9
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump, CGM
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Minimed 522
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- At 5:55am on August 28, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Eileen. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 1:51am on August 28, 2012,
brokenpole said… - Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 6:59am on October 24, 2011,
Marie B said… - hope your eye continues to improve. gosh we have so many nice members near Philly, I think there should be a meetup sometime maybe next year. my sister lives in the Mainline Philly area. I'm actually from VA, but my husband's from NJ. we've been in the far northwest tippy top point of NJ for 8 years now, it's very rural, farms, cows, bears, lakes and no Starbucks or Interstates, not what most people think of when they think NJ.
- At 7:31am on October 21, 2011, Marie B said…
- I think it's nice to have your real name as your "nickname" here anyway. how are you doing?
- At 6:25pm on August 28, 2011,
Linda G said… 
Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Eileen....
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 2:35am on August 28, 2011, SEAGATOR said…
- Happy,Happy Birthday,Eileen. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 1:19am on August 28, 2011, brokenpole said…
- Happy Birthday, Eileen!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 10:38am on August 28, 2010, Linda G said…
- Best Wishes on your Special Day Eileen ....and the next 364 days!
- At 1:04am on August 28, 2010,
Doris D said…
- At 10:20am on August 28, 2009, Linda G said…
Best Wishes on your Special Day Eileen!
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