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<blockquote data-quote="jules23" data-source="post: 151985" data-attributes="member: 1018"><p>I don't know if this will help at all, but I have diabetes also and have insurance with Aetna. As far as I know, Aetna only pays for the monitor - everything else is out of pocket. It's too late for this year, but for next year you can set aside money in a flexible spending account (FSA). It's tax free and you're allowed to cover diabetes medications, insulin, and supplies (test strips, etc.) through it. Do you have access to the Aetna website? If you are covered through them you can sign up online and all the information about what's covered through FSA. </p><p></p><p>Have the family member talk to their health care provider - if it's your child you talk to them. Sometime the doctor knows about state and federal programs that can offer payment assistance for supplies and medicine. It's worth a shot. The American Diabetes Association is also a good source of information.</p><p></p><p>Also, shop around...there are many online drugstores and places that sell strips - sometime cheaper than you get them in the pharmacy or store and they offer rebates, free shipping, etc. depending on how much you spend. </p><p></p><p>I hope this helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jules23, post: 151985, member: 1018"] I don't know if this will help at all, but I have diabetes also and have insurance with Aetna. As far as I know, Aetna only pays for the monitor - everything else is out of pocket. It's too late for this year, but for next year you can set aside money in a flexible spending account (FSA). It's tax free and you're allowed to cover diabetes medications, insulin, and supplies (test strips, etc.) through it. Do you have access to the Aetna website? If you are covered through them you can sign up online and all the information about what's covered through FSA. Have the family member talk to their health care provider - if it's your child you talk to them. Sometime the doctor knows about state and federal programs that can offer payment assistance for supplies and medicine. It's worth a shot. The American Diabetes Association is also a good source of information. Also, shop around...there are many online drugstores and places that sell strips - sometime cheaper than you get them in the pharmacy or store and they offer rebates, free shipping, etc. depending on how much you spend. I hope this helps. [/QUOTE]
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