# \#insurance **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tag/insurance/247.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [New insurance is sending me back to MDI after 5yrs on Omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-insurance-is-sending-me-back-to-mdi-after-5yrs-on-omnipod/16011)
**Author:** [@Necroplasm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Necroplasm)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 9:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-insurance-is-sending-me-back-to-mdi-after-5yrs-on-omnipod/16011 "2026-09-15T09:51:33Z")
I haven’t been on this site since my diagnosis at least 5-6 years ago, it’s nice to see some of the faces I used to communicate with are still on here and the forum is still up and running! I learned so many things here. … --- ## [Insulin pump recommendation?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-recommendation/14608)
**Author:** [@frostydankbud](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/frostydankbud)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-pump-recommendation/14608 "2024-05-01T16:23:35Z")
Hello to whoever is reading. I just joined the community for support and answers that I can’t seem to find anywhere else. I was diagnosed about two years ago with a A1C of 14.2 on 3/13/22. With the help of Toujeo and Hum… --- ## [Insurance dropped Humalog (Rant Ahead)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurance-dropped-humalog-rant-ahead/14174)
**Author:** [@needlesandmath](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/needlesandmath)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurance-dropped-humalog-rant-ahead/14174 "2023-10-06T15:35:09Z")
I put in my usual request to refill my Humalog Jr pens and needles this weekend. The needles came up, but not the pens. I figured I must have mischecked the box and submitted again. Still nothing listed as in process. Fi… --- ## [Insurance & Omnipod 5 / Dexcom g6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurance-omnipod-5-dexcom-g6/14133)
**Author:** [@Amandaelizabethmorg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Amandaelizabethmorg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 4:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insurance-omnipod-5-dexcom-g6/14133 "2023-09-23T04:55:35Z")
Hi guys, I have been looking for some good advice related to insurance plans that fully cover the omnipod 5 and dex systems. Recently my Medicaid coverage ended and I’m running out of funds and my pods. --- ## [Walgreen's Pharmacy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/walgreens-pharmacy/14082)
**Author:** [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/walgreens-pharmacy/14082 "2023-08-25T15:42:34Z")
Has anyone else with both primary and secondary insurance experienced their pharmacy constantly resetting which is primary. I have Medicare (primary) and Tricare for Life (secondary) (TFL - retired military). Walgreens c… --- ## [Anyone else had billing/order issues with CVS?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-else-had-billing-order-issues-with-cvs/3313)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/anyone-else-had-billing-order-issues-with-cvs/3313 "2019-11-18T17:34:09Z")
It never fails…we show up to pick up prescriptions for Liam and we’re hit with huge bills. This time, the bill was almost $600. It’s always because they have billed things incorrectly and listed things as requiring co-… --- ## [Global Fees - What the Heck](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/global-fees-what-the-heck/7312)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/global-fees-what-the-heck/7312 "2019-04-30T00:33:02Z")
Global fee? What in the heck is that? Years I got you on, maturity… You win. --- ## [Interesting article on study of “non-medical switching”](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-article-on-study-of-non-medical-switching/6951)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2019, 3:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/interesting-article-on-study-of-non-medical-switching/6951 "2019-03-11T15:21:49Z")
--- ## [Diabetes: resources for PWD without insurance](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-resources-for-pwd-without-insurance/3315)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2019, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-resources-for-pwd-without-insurance/3315 "2019-02-07T18:44:43Z")
Many PWDs are fortunate enough to have some form of health insurance. For those that don’t, care can be a challenge. Where do you turn to get the supplies to live? This community collectively has an enormous wealth of … --- ## [Dexcom/insurance question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-insurance-question/4993)
**Author:** [@JessicaD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JessicaD)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-insurance-question/4993 "2018-09-28T22:16:20Z")
Ugh, my Dexcom G5 transmitter just died and I have six G5 sensors left. I have been going back and forth with New England Home Medical Equipment, the supply house for my CGM stuff, about getting CGM supplies refilled. … --- ## [Medicare Dexcom restrictions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-dexcom-restrictions/2121)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-dexcom-restrictions/2121 "2018-06-12T14:24:40Z")
I was very surprised by the coverage issue pertaining to the use of a smartphone app!! :grimacing: --- ## [“Free” Unlimited Test Strips!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-unlimited-test-strips/2530)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/free-unlimited-test-strips/2530 "2018-01-08T19:08:02Z")
So in my ongoing struggles trying to get a CGM covered by insurance, I happened to stumble across a diabetes management program offered through my husband’s work. Basically I just have to go quarterly, meeting with a dia… --- ## [CGM coverage - a revelation](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-coverage-a-revelation/2545)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2017, 12:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-coverage-a-revelation/2545 "2017-11-05T12:07:28Z")
I tried again today to get through to someone at our insurance company to try to get coverage details for a CGM and figure out why I keep getting denied. I was once again denied coverage, quoted the specifics of our plan… --- ## [Just sent out Omnipod appeal!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-sent-out-omnipod-appeal/972)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2017, 12:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/just-sent-out-omnipod-appeal/972 "2017-10-11T00:52:16Z")
This appeal has been a bane on me for months. It has consumed me for the last two weeks. But it is done, and I can now go back to spending more time on finishing the WP site. It took about 40 pages and another 40 pages… --- ## [RIP Shane Boyle DKA -- could not afford insulin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rip-shane-boyle-dka-could-not-afford-insulin/985)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/rip-shane-boyle-dka-could-not-afford-insulin/985 "2017-05-25T20:11:23Z")
I am just horrified to read this story “Because he moved, Shane lost his Rx benefits, was between doctors and needed insulin for his type 1 diabetes. Shane was waiting for his ACA status to be approved and was stretc…