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11-17-2008, 07:19 PM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego
Posts: 79
| |  For Freestyle Meter users...
I don't know if you know (I didn't), but there is something called the "Freestyle Promise" member card that can reduce your copay on your test strips to only $15... Ask your diabetes case managers at your insurance companies or your diabetes educators to see if they can get you one. I just got one for myself and my daughter... test strips for 2 is pricey, even with the insurance, this will make it more affordable.  |
11-17-2008, 07:42 PM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Pre-Diabetic | | Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blue Springs, MO
Posts: 1,222
| | | You'll find that many people on this site have this card, saves me a bundle every month. Thanks for sharing though, hopefully it will help somebody who was not aware of this service.
__________________   Jessi 24
Pre-D Sept. 2008 BS Range (45-280)
Diet and Exercise One Touch Ultra Smart named Alice (Thanks PaleFaceGirl!)
A1C: 5.7 |
11-18-2008, 02:08 PM
| | Junior Member | | Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 39
| | | Great. I had no idea. Too bad I dont have a freestyle meter. lol
But, this is great information for the future.
Katie |
11-18-2008, 02:27 PM
| | Senior Member
I am a: Pre-Diabetic | | Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blue Springs, MO
Posts: 1,222
| | | Katie, if you get the card they will send you a meter for free. That is part of the program. It's worth looking into, since it can save you a significant amount of money.
With insurance I'm average about 50$ a month for strips. With the card it's only $15 a month. It's definitely wroth the savings!
In fact, that is how I got my meter. I received the card at the ADA walk, called the number, and had the meter two days later.
__________________ Jessi 24
Pre-D Sept. 2008 BS Range (45-280)
Diet and Exercise One Touch Ultra Smart named Alice (Thanks PaleFaceGirl!)
A1C: 5.7 |
11-18-2008, 02:55 PM
| | Junior Member | | Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 39
| | | Right now my insurance cost less, but hopefully soon (cause it would be beneficial in the long run) i wont have insurance and i would need that then.
thanks,
katie |
11-18-2008, 05:17 PM
| | Junior Member
I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego
Posts: 79
| | | I have had a freestyle for 2 years, since diagnosis and just found out about the card... will certainly save some money between my daughter and I. I hope others can use the information... |
12-01-2008, 06:48 PM
| | Junior Member | | Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 1
| | | freestyle promise card
How does one go about getting one of these cards |
12-01-2008, 07:37 PM
| | Senior Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Gold Country (CA)
Posts: 1,706
| | Calling 1 800 246 2683 or go FreeStyle Promise™ - Diabetes Resources For Your Lifestyle is how you're supposed to be able to get it. However, word of warning, if you live in CA you have to fill in a waiver & mail it to them...I did that a month ago & haven't heard anything about my card/meter yet.  |
12-01-2008, 07:42 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: Colorado
Posts: 428
| | | Thanks for all this info! Do you have to have insurance to take advantage of those kind of savings? I'd love to only have to pay 15...sure beats what I'm lookin to pay with my OneTouch!!
__________________  Type 1 since 1987 (age 5) MDI
Lantus and Humalog
"Just open your eyes
And see that life is beautiful."---SIXX:A.M.
 "I will get by, I will survive."---Grateful Dead |
12-01-2008, 09:05 PM
| | Senior Member
I am a: Pre-Diabetic | | Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blue Springs, MO
Posts: 1,222
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Originally Posted by mell1682  Thanks for all this info! Do you have to have insurance to take advantage of those kind of savings? I'd love to only have to pay 15...sure beats what I'm lookin to pay with my OneTouch!! | No, but you will pay more than $15 a month. Here is how it works:
You pay the first $15, then they pay up to a certain amount after that. When they hit that amount, you have to pay a certain amount, then they pick up the rest. Clear as mud? I think without my insurance card it would cost me about $40 for a month supply- so still significantly cheaper than without anything at all. If you call the number they can explain it better than I did. That whole scenario didn't apply to me so I really didn't pay attention.
__________________ Jessi 24
Pre-D Sept. 2008 BS Range (45-280)
Diet and Exercise One Touch Ultra Smart named Alice (Thanks PaleFaceGirl!)
A1C: 5.7 |
12-01-2008, 09:31 PM
| | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 6,336
| | Just another reason why Freestyle is the best meter around  |
12-05-2008, 06:59 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Carrollton TX
Posts: 346
| | | its very state dependant
I had 2 of these plans and one rejected the request because im in Texas - I wish that was on the form - it would have saved me the trouble
Not sure if it was the freestyle plan or the Apidra plan
__________________ DX Type 1 Feb 1988 - MDI till Jan 2005 - Currently using a Cozmo and Freestyle Navigator.
Wish I had started pumping 15 years ago
Since Smiths Medical has given up, I hope there will be more options available in 2 or 3 years - if not I may just go back to MDI |
12-07-2008, 09:42 AM
| | Member | | Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 122
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by Katie purple Great. I had no idea. Too bad I dont have a freestyle meter. lol
But, this is great information for the future.
Katie | HEre you go I hope this helps.. https://www.freestylelite.com/freest...ister.asp?m=16
Last edited by terryok123 : 12-07-2008 at 09:49 AM.
Reason: i can't get the url to post.. Hmmmmmm I must be stupid.. lol
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