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Originally Posted by grdella I have had a minimed 515 for about 8 months. I am very interested in the new omnipod coming out. I am planning on at least giving it a try to eliminate tubing. The issue is insurance. They bought the pump 8 months ago so I am figuring that I am on my own with the omnipod at least for the initial cost( I am hoping they will pay at least a portion of the monthly supplies). My question is, if I like the omnipod, what options do I have with ;the minimed pump? Getting some money for it would be nice to defray the new cost of the omnipod, but I know it is illegal to sell it without a prescription. Does minimed buy pumps back? Or is there a way to sell it and transfer warrranty legally, maybe through a facilitating company?
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I think if you wind up liking the OmniPod and they allow for trade-ins (which most companies do), that would off-set the price a little. The only problem is they don't usually offer a good enough price for the trade to off-set the amount owed. Perhaps if they offer payment plans, that may help? I did that with Animas, traded my 507 & got about $480 off the amount owed. On my MM512, I was offered $660 from Animas (for trade-in) & $600 from Deltec, but insurance covered most of my Deltec, so the trade knocked off what I owed.
If you went through a facilitating company, that may also help, but not sure how that works. I do know that MM doesn't like to buy pumps back, as I tried to go that route with them, & it didn't work for me. Your case may be different, but most companies are in it to make money, not lose it (or customers).
I think it's wise to give the OmniPod a trial run first. This way, if you decide you don't like it, nothing's lost. Are OmniPods now available in the US? I thought they were still pending approval by the FDA...
Anyway, hope some of my babble has been helpful to you and welcome aboard.
