Re: [IPp] CGMS
We have Federal BC/BS and didn't know that they cover the CGMS. This is
exciting news, because we are very interested in getting one for Gunnar, our
8-year-old son. He was diagnosed in 5/07, and started pumping Animas 2020
in 11/07. His sugars seem to be all over the map lately (growth spurt?), so
I would love to be able to get more information about his trends, etc.
Do you know if they will cover the Dexcom 7 for an 8-year-old? I understand
that the Dexcom is not FDA approved for kids, but can doctors prescribe it
off-label and would BC then cover it? I know that Medtronic's system is
approved for pediatric patients, but a rep from Dexcom told me that the
needle for the Guardian is larger than that of the Dexcom 7. Gunnar is just
starting to get somewhat comfortable with the pump's infusion set, so I am
nervous about another hurdle to conquer.
Andrea
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> Actually BC/BS Federal plan covers CGMS's.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Erickson, Morgan [IT] <email @ redacted>
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> United Healthcare.
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> We go to Children's Mercy here in Kansas City and they said that United
> Healthcare is the only insurance that has ever covered one in their
> experience.
>
> Morgan
> Father to Allie.
> 7 Years Old. Dx'd 12/9/2002, pumping Animas since 2/2/2004
> IR1000 2/2/2004 - 8/25/2004
> IR1200 8/25/2004 - 1/16/2006
> IR1200+ (1250) 1/16/2006 - 10/2007
> IR2020 - 10/27 - Present
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> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:email @ redacted] On Behalf Of BARBARA
> BAUMAN
> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 1:25 PM
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> Subject: Re: [IPp] CGMS
>
> Your contribution is needed to help the Winter pledge drive.
> Please consider making a tax deductible donation to support your forum.
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> Which insurance company covered?
> Thanks
> Barb
> .
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