# I'm not using Dash pods right now **URL:** \ **Category:** Pump\ **Created:** [March 30, 2025, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-not-using-dash-pods-right-now/15210 "2025-03-30T20:20:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Eric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/eric/32/9209_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-not-using-dash-pods-right-now/15210/42 "2025-05-10T17:38:33Z")
> [@Trying](#): > > That is incredible that an insurance company would not cover them! šŸ˜¦ So UHC has learned a new trick. They no longer have to fight appeals. Under my policy, they say it is covered, but at 0%. Then when you reach a certain level of deductible, they pay a percentage. So you canā€™t appeal it and ask for coverage. They say, ā€œBut it **IS** covered, and the plan says it is covered at 0%ā€¦ā€ Since it is covered under DME and not pharmaceutical, it is much harder to reach that deductible amount. ---
**Author:** ![Trying](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/trying/32/4078_2.png) [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2025, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-not-using-dash-pods-right-now/15210/43 "2025-05-10T22:54:55Z")
Wow, if they only cover 0%, that is NOT coverage. They are being very misleading. I had an expensive surgery last year so I met my deductible early on and that meant I paid 0 for my supplies after the surgery. Unfortunately, going through surgery is not the best way to get diabetes supplies at 0 cost! ---
**Author:** ![Eric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/eric/32/9209_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2025, 4:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-not-using-dash-pods-right-now/15210/44 "2025-05-11T04:25:33Z")
> [@Trying](#): > > Unfortunately, going through surgery is not the best way to get diabetes supplies at 0 cost! Itā€™s funny how quickly I can hit my deductible on pharmacy stuff! I can get there in about 1-2 months! But medical usually takes much longer. It makes no sense that UHC considers OmniPods to be DME (durable medical equipment). Come on, UHC jack-šŸ«'s! They only last 3 days! How do you consider that ā€œdurableā€?!? šŸ™„ ---
**Author:** ![TomH](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/tomh/32/9063_2.png) [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2025, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-not-using-dash-pods-right-now/15210/45 "2025-05-11T12:33:19Z")
The 0% thing sounds like a lawyer found an interpretation they could wiggle thru! 0% seems more like an admission of no coverage (no difference between ā€œnot coveredā€ and 0% in its effect/impact). A legal challenge that will would likely take years could resolve it, though itā€™s a toss up whether a temporary injunction against UHC/others would stop them from reaping the benefits of the interpretation. Hopefully, other insurance COā€™s donā€™t take UHCā€™s leadā€¦ On the other hand, watch what you ask for regarding DME or pharmacy. Depending on peopleā€™s insurance coverage it could be a good thing or a bad thing. That said, Iā€™ve never understood the Medicare ā€œillogicā€ of pump coverage and insulin coverageā€¦makes no sense to me. ---
**Author:** ![bkh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/da6949/32.png) [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2025, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-not-using-dash-pods-right-now/15210/46 "2025-05-11T18:03:22Z")
> [@Eric](#): > > It makes no sense that UHC considers OmniPods to be DME (durable medical equipment). > ā€¦ They only last 3 days! How do you consider that ā€œdurableā€?!? The DME is the controller. The pod is disposable supplies essential for the DME to be useful, so they can be covered under the DME benefit. Thatā€™s the same approach as Dexcom used for their CGMs. The controller was the DME, and the transmitters and sensors were the essential disposable supplies. Years later Dexcom was able to negotiate pharmacy benefit coverage with some plans, but that didnā€™t come first. ---
**Author:** ![Eric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/eric/32/9209_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2025, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-not-using-dash-pods-right-now/15210/47 "2025-05-11T19:27:49Z")
> [@bkh](#): > > The DME is the controller. The pod is disposable supplies essential for the DME to be useful, so they can be covered under the DME benefit. Which is ironic in itself, since I have not once used the controller with my Dash pods! Itā€™s still in the box. I have never even taken it out. I have only used my iPhone. ---
**Author:** ![John58](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/john58/32/147_2.png) [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2025, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-not-using-dash-pods-right-now/15210/48 "2025-05-11T21:24:52Z")
> [@Eric](#): > > Itā€™s funny how quickly I can hit my deductible on pharmacy stuff! Same here on Medicare pharmacy coverage. There is a new OOP annual max of $2,000. I will be hitting that in June, thanks to regular supplies of pods counting against it together with a $500 deductible counting against it, plus insulin. After that I think my copay for pods and insulin will be zero for the rest of the year. Seems crazyā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![Millz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/millz/32/12204_2.png) [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2025, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-not-using-dash-pods-right-now/15210/49 "2025-07-17T20:21:05Z")
@Eric I have several rechargeable Riley links Iā€™m not using (since I only use Dash pods). Youā€™re welcome to them. If youā€™re interested I can pictures of them so you can see if you want them. Lisa ---
**Author:** ![Eric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/eric/32/9209_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2025, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-not-using-dash-pods-right-now/15210/50 "2025-07-18T01:23:59Z")
Hi Lisa! Wow, thatā€™s so very nice of you! I could definitely use an extra one! If you donā€™t mind and you no longer need it. [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-not-using-dash-pods-right-now/15210.md?page=2)