Question: Will Medicare and other insurance programs pay for home blood glucose testing?

Answer: Usually. Coverage varies among private insurance companies; however, most do cover the meter and supplies. Medicare will pay 80% of the cost of meters and supplies. If you have a supplemental insurance policy, the remaining 20% of the cost will probably be covered as well.

Medicare Guidelines for Home Blood Glucose Testing

Question: Why does my insurance require me to get a generic medication if one is available?

Answer: Healthcare costs have skyrocketed. Since effectiveness of treatment with generic products seems to be equal to most brand name products, healthcare costs can be decreased by using generic medications.

Question: Do you as a pharmacist take generic medications?

Answer: There are only about 3 or 4 medications in which I would personally prefer to use the brand versus the generic equivalent. Generics are almost always a safe, cost-effective alternative for nearly any brand-name medication.

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