Finally, some good news about insurance!

[Scrabblechick]

After 30 minutes on the phone with the insurance company, 20 of it on hold (heh.), I found out a very good thing!

My insurance will cover 300 strips a month and a new meter every year! I couldn't believe it! I can also get strips and lancets with one co-pay! I use about 150 or so strips a month, so that would be great for me. It also means I can upgrade my meter if I want to. I'm thinking about the Accu-chek Aviva. Lots of folks on the DF have expressed their satisfaction with it.

[JediSkipdogg]

You want a free meter? Call the meter company directly and they will send you one free without going through your insurance (and charging them the full price). It works 9 out of 10 times.

Congrats on the strip allowance. It's nice to know you have a buffer there if needed.

[patricia52]

I noticed you are from Alabama. Is this Blue Cross or State Employees? I have State Employees administered by BCBS of Alabama and they told me the same thing.

[notme]

Nice going Scrabblechick! It is nice to get good news about insurance companies once in awhile. Good for you for staying on it!

[Scrabblechick]

Patricia, it's Blue Cross, but not the state employees' variety. Not PEEHIP, in other words. Group insurance with my employer. I was SO relieved!

Thanks for reminding me about the free meter, Jedi. I'll call the Accu-Chek people tomorrow!

[kgm0612]

Great news!

Karen

[Eddy]

Three hundred strips per month. Wow. My normal usage would be covered.

Thanks for sharing. :)

[Scrabblechick]

They told me at my endo's office today they couldn't believe the insurance company was covering that many for someone not on insulin, but I told the rep I spoke with that I'm not on insulin, and those were the numbers she quoted me, even after I said "300?" in disbelief. I hope that's the case. I won't use that many in a month, but it's nice to know I can.

[Kim_in_TN]

That's great news!