[Diabetes-talk] denial of coverage for test strips and or meters for the blind

[Lynn Baillif]

Hi Paul,
to clarify, do you mean that Medicaid (which is a state based program) has reduced coverage in Ohio?  And the only reason Medicaid is covering your supplies is that you do not qualify for Medicare (federal coverage for the elderly and disabled)?  
Lynn


Date: Fri, 13 May 2011 14:52:23 -0400
From: "Paul & Paula Jordan" <paujor at fuse.net>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Denial of coverage for test strips and or meters for the blind

Cheryl, I just met with the cde in my doctor's office today, and was told that as a cost-saving move, medicare had reduced this coverage for suppliers in Cincinnati, and also Cleveland, Ohio.  
I'm not sure about the rest of the state, and I was further
advised that the only reason I can still have them is that I'm not qualified to participate in medicare is why I can get mine.  
Paul