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In 2018, Independence will continue the requirement for Medicare Advantage
members to use diabetic test strips and a glucose meter from the preferred
manufacturer brands, Accu-Chek® and OneTouch®, in
order to have their test strips and glucose meters covered at $0 copayment. All
other manufacturers? brand of test strips and glucose meters will not be
covered by Keystone 65 HMO plans. For Personal Choice 65SM PPO
plans, an out-of-network coinsurance will apply to all other manufacturers?
brand of test strips and glucose meters.
If their current glucose meter does not work with either of the preferred
brands of test strips, Medicare Advantage members can obtain a new glucose
meter at no cost.
Test strips can be purchased from either a network pharmacy or durable
medical equipment supplier. The $0 copayment on Accu-Chek and OneTouch test
strips will apply at both preferred and standard pharmacies. Providers may
appeal if they feel a member is unable to use Accu-Chek or OneTouch test strips
and glucose meters.
Note: Independence Medicare Advantage plans will continue to offer
a $0 copayment on all brands of lancets and solutions.
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