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

[Paul & Paula Jordan]

My cde was just telling me about the changes in coverage for Cincinnati and
Cleveland.  I'm not under either of these programs as I elected to keep my
federal employees' health benefits when I retired.  I hope to learn
additional info, but don't know anything else.  
Have a great evening.  

Paul

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lynn Baillif
Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2011 7:14 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] denial of coverage for test strips and or metersfor
the blind

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


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