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Did Anyone Run Into Obstacles When They Became Eligible For Medicare? I Struggled For Months To Get My Insulin Approved Due To Part B Covera

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Bowling Green, OH
April 28
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A myT1Dteam Member

My problem was I had a primary doctor who originally put wrong information in my chart. Once it is in your chart, he will not change it, even if you tell him there is a huge difference between type one diabetes (which I am) and type 2. Often this miss information gets sent to specialists and other doctors. Always ask for a printout of your doctors visit and review of information. I got a lot of medication that almost killed me.

April 30
A myT1Dteam Member

I didn't have any problems. It was pretty much smooth sailing. Sorry to hear your difficulties.

April 28
A myT1Dteam Member

I Don't Have Medicare, I got Approved for Mediciad but having issues with them approving Dexcom G7

May 4
A myT1Dteam Member

Wow, I've had Medicare NOT cover some medications, but fortunately not the pump, cgm, or insulin! Fortunately, I do have health insurance from my work also.

May 1
A myT1Dteam Member

I use a pump. Under Medicare pumps, supplies and insulin are paid under part B. I should have clarified earlier. I really struggled to find a pharmacy that would bill to part B. I know there are other pumpers on this forum, and I wanted to brag on Walmart being willing to bill part B Medicare for insulin. 😊

May 1

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