United Healthcare and Afrezza?

[Pianoplayer7008]

I was prescribed Afrezza by my doc last week. Immediately got a call from the pharmacy saying it isn’t covered by my insurance. My husband’s coworker (also type 1) told him it would take a LONG time to get it approved, if we ever do. What a bummer! Anyone had success getting UHC to cover their Afrezza?

[Eric]

@Pianoplayer7008

Anyone had success getting UHC to cover their Afrezza?

Yes! You will have to get a Prior Authorization for it. It worked for me with Afrezza and UHC. It shouldn’t take long. You just need your Endo to play the insurance game a bit:

Have the doctor write this on the PA.

Afrezza is needed to counter the post meal blood sugar spikes that other rapid acting insulins cannot handle which will help in lowering any future complications and expense due to prolonged high blood sugars. It will also greatly minimize hypoglycemia episodes due to it’s quicker action and clearing out of the system. This provides greater safety and decreased expense by minimizing the possibility of being hospitalized for these issues. Due to all the above benefits and increased quality of life I believe the minimal expense of Afrezza will more than pay for itself due to greatly decreased risk of future complications.

[Pianoplayer7008]

Oh, thank you so much! This will be so helpful.

[Sam]

@DuckFiabetes works for mannkind (mfg of afrezza) as a patient advocate and I’m sure he will be happy to help explain discounts and such available to people who struggle with insurance. You might have to PM him to get his attention. @cynthia_rogers same thing— she’s very shy.