Would like more info on mini med pump with CGM

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DottieP Posted: Wed, Apr 29 2009 11:00 PM

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If anyone is using this system, could you tell me how it is working?

Thanks

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GreenGiant replied on Mon, May 11 2009 2:39 PM

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I am using a mini med 522 pump with the CGM.  I have been very pleased with the system.  I has helped my fine tune my basals, and avoid lows.

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DottieP replied on Mon, May 11 2009 9:42 PM

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thanks for the info. I am in the process of trying to get my insurance to cover it along with the 522.

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MrNature98 replied on Tue, May 12 2009 7:55 PM

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I also have the 522 and Blue Cross of MA.  They told me they did not cover the CGM but would cover the pump.  Who is you insurer and did you get them to cover the total package deal?

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DottieP replied on Tue, May 12 2009 10:08 PM

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I  have federal blue cross who will pay 85pct of the cost for the 522 which still leaves me paying around $700 out of pocket. This is not a cheap disease.  I am still waiting for an answer for the CGM, I was told my doctor has to write a prescription for it. The cost without insurance is around $1000 and a one month supply is aroud $300 for the sensors. I am hoping that they will cover this as it will really help with monitoring my blood sugar. Will keep you posted when I get the info.

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booth9459 replied on Fri, May 22 2009 2:05 PM

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I have been on the CGM for about a month now.  My insurance was great with covering it.  I just pay my co pay and that is it. ($15.00 per line item).  To get this I did have to get my doctor to fill out some forms as well as my diabeties educator to write why it would be benificail to be on this system and I wrote a personal letter of all the complications I have had in my 32 years of diabeties with a focus on the lows that I encounter.  My question is what is your coverage for regular diabeties supplies.  It should all be under the same thing.