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Latest scoop on the pump

April 29, 2008 – 7:33 am

I think it is time for an update on the case of the un-insurance-covered insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor system.
My doctor said we are finally ready to pursue my final appeal of insurance coverage for an insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor. It took a while to find and compile research studies since [...]

By Salty | Posted in Challenges, Cystic Fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, Nutrition, continuous glucose monitor, diabetes, insulin pump | Comments (0)

Un-flippin-believable!

March 6, 2008 – 4:32 pm

Apparently I am not the only one having problems with GreatWest Health Insurance. I just found a mother who is having a VERY similar problem with GW, getting coverage for an insulin pump for her son. Here is her story, copied off of a diabetes forum:
“Great West Nightmare”
Hello all ….
Am brand new [...]

By Salty | Posted in Challenges, insulin pump, insurance | Comments (0)

Denied again - Update - the letter

February 15, 2008 – 11:42 am

I received the latest letter of denial from my insurance company.
Here’s what the letter says:
“This appeal was reviewed by an independent external consultant, Board Certified in Internal Medicine with a Sub Specialty Certificate in Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism….
… Although the patient has met the criteria of being on on intensified insulin therapy program, and has [...]

By Salty | Posted in Challenges, Cystic Fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, diabetes, insulin pump, insurance | Comments (4)