[Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom. This is just weird!

Wed Apr 3 05:22:45 UTC 2019

Hi,
I had just the transmitter sent there.
My regular prescriptions are at another pharmacy.
Warmly, Joy

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2019 9:38 PM
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Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom. This is just weird!

Joy, did you have to transfer all your prescriptions over to the Costco pharmacy or just the Dexcom? 
And Doula, that's an understatement. They need to be a lot more clear. Sheesh! Good luck with yours.
Veronica

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2019 9:31 PM
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Cc: Joy Stigile
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom. This is just weird!

Hi Jamie,
I am getting my Dexcom G6 transmitter from Costco because it is cheaper than from Dexcom.  It is only $26.88 from Costco and they can order it and have it to the store in 1 day.  I am still paying cash for my Dexcom products because I am also waiting for Medicare approval and I did not want to stop using the Dexcom G6 CGM.
Warmly, Joy

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2019 2:06 PM
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Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom. This is just weird!

Veronica,

I sure hope they follow through with their intentions. I am going through a similar issue with Dexcom and my new insurance, Humana. I am also doing a review for how my insulin is paid for, since Humana is filing it through part B since it is being infused by a pump. Therefore, instead of costing me $131, it was going to cost me almost $500. I told them that that was a ridiculous price that I have never had to pay ever in the past and could they please figure something out. They have sent a request for some kind of special authorization from my doctor and will put it through their clinical review to determine the end result.

As for Dexcom, I have yet been told that my order that I started processing on March 4 is able to be shipped yet. My last transmitter is about ready to expire, and I have nothing to use after it is dead. It is not Dexcom‘s fault though, it is all of the Medicare hoops that I have to go through. As of March 26, Dexcom said that they finally have all of the needed documents on file from my doctor. However, they now have to submit a request for A request for approval which my doctor signs, faxes it to Humana who then approves it and then let Dexcom know that they can ship my order. I can’t be upset with Dexcom, since they are just following the Medicare and Humana guidelines. I sure hope I don’t have to go through all of this when I need my next order. I do understand that I have to notify them when my transmitter gives me it’s three week warning, so they can send a warranty request to my Doctor Who then Hass to complete a form that goes back to Dexcom and then to Humana for approval. Isn’t that the craziest thing you have ever heard? Anyway, I guess I can’t complain, since I do have insurance.

I just don’t understand how they can charge so much for insulin. It is a life – saving necessity, so how can they expect someone to pay so much for a vial of it? What do people who don’t have insurance do?

    Jamie

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> On Apr 2, 2019, at 3:32 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone. 
> Okay, this is getting stranger by the day. Talk about the right hand 
> not knowing what the left hand is doing! Wow!
> I just received a call saying that I was scheduled to receive 
> complimentary supplies until they straightened out the Medicare 
> process. They'd be sending me supplies at the end of the week. Ummm, 
> don't tell me I'll get a third receiver! I kept trying to point out 
> that someone had gone through the Medicare bit with me and told me 
> that I'd be contacted to order my next batch of supplies. I just can't 
> figure out if this group knows what the other group did. She said I 
> may not receive email notification, but I did for my first so-called 
> Medicare order. So, did all of my angles land me in pay-off? I did say 
> that they should have had a plan for those of us who were already on 
> the G6 before Medicare changed our lives. She gave me her number to 
> call next month when I need supplies. Okay, there's just only so much 
> I'm going to fuss about here. After all, I did tell them that if I 
> were running their company, I'd give me some free sensors for my agrivation. This is starting to get almost comical.
> And the bottom line, I'm sure glad to have this. Stay tuned! Film at 6:00.
> Sensors at 11:00, or was that tomorrow at 5:00? <grin> Veronica
> 
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
> 
> 
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