Some are about $100.00 a month.
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You can buy cgms over the counter.
June 12
Dealing with an insurance delay when you've run out of CGM sensors is really frustrating — especially when managing blood sugar is so important day-to-day. Here are some steps that may help:
- Contact your doctor's office — Ask them to check the diagnosis and procedure codes submitted to UHC. Sometimes a delay happens due Show Full Answer
Dealing with an insurance delay when you've run out of CGM sensors is really frustrating — especially when managing blood sugar is so important day-to-day. Here are some steps that may help:
- Contact your doctor's office — Ask them to check the diagnosis and procedure codes submitted to UHC. Sometimes a delay happens due to a coding mismatch, and a quick correction can speed things up.
- Call UHC directly — Ask them specifically why the prescription is delayed and what documentation they need to approve it faster.
- Request a prior authorization appeal — Your doctor can often submit additional clinical notes to support the urgency of your CGM coverage.
- Ask about an over-the-counter CGM — Since 2024, the FDA approved a non-prescription CGM available at drugstores that sends readings to a smartphone. It won't need insurance approval.
- Use fingerstick testing in the meantime — It's not as convenient, but it keeps you safe while the insurance issue gets sorted out.
- Ask your CGM manufacturer about samples or bridge supplies — Companies like Dexcom and Abbott sometimes offer temporary sensor supplies while insurance issues are being resolved. The most important thing is to not go without monitoring your blood sugar levels during this gap. Staying in close contact with both your doctor's office and UHC gives you the best chance of resolving this quickly.
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