REQUEST FOR CGMS: DENIED BY INSURANCE
I sought coverage from United Health Care for my CGMS that accompanies the Minimed Paradigm 722. UHC denied coverage, and I paid out of pocket for the cost of the CGMS.
Insurance companies need to GET A CLUE and realize that PREVENTING complications of D is a GOOD investment, and worth the money, in the long run!!
Thanks, Gina, for making today the "Raise Your Voice" day re CGMS denial. Anyone else who has been denied coverage should participate in the RYV day today!! Click here for more info.
Add a Comment
-
Comment by Katie I. on October 28, 2008 at 7:03am
- Nikki, I applied for the CGM over a year ago, so I think I just got UHC's standard response. My endo wrote a letter on my behalf, stating that she found it medically necessary, but they simply told me that they didn't cover the CGM or the sensors. I think things have changed now, thank goodness, and they are more amenable to considering appeals. Did you have to appeal, or did they grant coverage right away?
-
Comment by Nikki DeFalco on October 27, 2008 at 10:22am
- Oh wow, I have UHC and they approved me. What were their reasons?
-
Comment by Gina Capone on July 14, 2008 at 8:18am - I started an online petition: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/CGMSdenial/signatures.html
-
Comment by Marshy on July 2, 2008 at 2:55pm -
One mile ambulance ride to hospital: $2920.00
Hospital bill for useless tests: $33592.94
Box of ten sensors: $350
Denial of benefits: Priceless
-
Comment by Karen on July 1, 2008 at 8:43am - Well said!!!
Spread the word
Follow Us
Our Other Programs
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Most Popular Pages
- Topics and Videos
- Blood glucose meters
- Average Diabetic Readings
- A1C Readings
- Grams of Carbs per Meal
- Which CGM is more accurate
- Omnipod Review
- Animas Ping or Cozmore
- Famous people with diabetes
- Sugar Free Cheesecake
- iPhone Diabetes Applications
- Online Blood Glucose Tracking tools
- 62 Years Of Type 1 Diabetes
- Diabetes Categories
- Recipes for Diabetics
- Type 2 Diabetes Forum
- Type 1 Diabetes Forum
- Insulin Pumpers Forum
- LADA: Type 1.5 Diabetes Forum
- Diabetes Groups
- Insulin Pumpers Group
- Continuous Glucose Monitor - CGM Users
- Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitor Users
- Byetta Users Forum
- Raw Food Diabetics
- Deltec Cozmo Insulin Pump Users
- Animas Insulin Pump Users
- Symlin Users Forum
TuDiabetes Team
 Manny Hernandez |
 Andreina Davila |
 MelissaBL |
 Kristin |
 Scott |
 Teena Swager |
Welcome Committee
Content Committee
DHF Ambassadors
© 2009 Created by Diabetes Hands Foundation, P.O. Box 9421, Berkeley, CA 94709.
Diabetes Hands Foundation (DHF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations to DHF are eligible to be deducted.
Disclaimer
The contents of TuDiabetes is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, including without limitation diabetes. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on TuDiabetes.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. The Diabetes Hands Foundation does not endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, services, procedures, opinions, or other information that are advertised or mentioned on the web site.
TuDiabetes®, TuDiabetes.org®, Word in Your Hand™, Drawing Diabetes™, Diabetes Supplies Art™ and No-Sugar Added Poetry™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Diabetes Hands Foundation.
You need to be a member of TuDiabetes - A Community for People Touched by Diabetes to add comments!
Join this Ning Network