[Diabetes-Talk] Somebody ground me, please?

[Veronica Elsea]

What I seem to remember was a change so that under Medicare, instead of insulin being covered under part B with the pump, it's now covered under Part D as a prescription. I have no prior experience since I just started Medicare in October but my insulin is certainly under my RX policy. It just bugs me that they decide how much I need, not me or my doctor. What's next? Telling me how much to eat? 
For me, one surprise round of steroids and my insulin needs triple. Then what? And you'd think they'd figure out that the more they try and deny people, the more doctors will try and game the system. Dear Government and/or insurance, Save money. Butt out! <grin>
Thanks for the company here. I really appreciate it.
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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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2019 1:46 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Somebody ground me, please?

Amber and Veronica and all,

Yes, incredibly stressful. And like veronica, I've been dealing with sinus infections with both my kids, and now I'm feeling under the weather. It doesn't put me in a great mood. Throw in single-digit temps and snow, and I'm not a happy camper.

My son's school counselor has been meeting grizzly mama bear lately Long story, but we've had a lot of push-back from her on his IEP, and she's tangoing with the wrong mommy right now. I've been diplomatic but really firm, and she's encountering my mood that's no longer patient and wanting to put up with crap right now, smirk.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 9, 2019 3:21 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Somebody ground me, please?

Veronica:
I feel your pain for sure. I just went to the pharmacy and paid $150 for 21 days of insulin and needles. I almost cried. It’s like, what am I working for if all of my money is going to go to this? So I’m having a pity party right along with you. I’ll even give you a diet Pepsi. :-) Yours in sympathy, Amber

> On Feb 9, 2019, at 4:13 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Well, writing my post in response to Doula kind of calmed me down a 
> bit but I don't know what else to do here. It's either spit out a 
> bunch of bad regrettable language or cry and beg for hugs or 
> something. Today I paid a visit to my local pharmacy only to discover 
> that my insurance arbitrarily decided to cut my monthly insulin 
> allowance by a third. No warning. No nothing to or through my endo. 
> Nothing. Heck, I just got all of this authorized in October. The 
> pharmacy said they just do stuff like this because it's January. 
> Somebody answer this. Why in the world do we even have doctors any 
> more? I told all of you about my fights over my rheumatoid arthritis 
> injectable drug, 3.92 doses indeed! I had a horrible doctor's 
> appointment this week where all he did was yell at me about what a 
> victim he was and how they go above and beyond for me. All I do with 
> my endo is work on the next batch of forms for someone. It probably 
> isn't helping me that I can't shake this sinus infection and with no 
> good echo location, I smacked my head but good the other day, but 
> somehow, after the three-hour battle with Dexcom yesterday which 
> resulted in nothing, then to run into this today, I'm just exhausted. 
> Obviously I don't really mean this, but standing there in the 
> pharmacy, I felt this momentary flash of anger that almost made me 
> feel like, well I'll show you and just not take any of it! Like I 
> said, that's obviously not my plan, but I sure feel like nobody gives a blankity blank about me the person right now. I don't understand why such a well-off country seems so bent on killing off its citizens who pay the taxes.
> Anyway, I know you guys don't have magic beans or instant answers, but 
> I just had to rant somewhere in the hopes that I can put this down and 
> get something done with my afternoon. Thanks so much for listening.
> 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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