📋
Insurance and FSA
FSA, HSA, Medicare, insurance coverage guides
83 articles
What Diabetes Supplies Does Insurance Actually Cover in 2025 (And How to Fight a Denial)
Just got a diabetes supply claim denied? Know your rights, exact appeal steps, and what insurers must cover in...
insurance appealCGM coveragediabetes supplies
Insulin Pump Insurance Denial: How to Get It Approved
Just got denied for an insulin pump? Don't panic. Here's exactly how to appeal your insurance denial and get a...
insulin pump denialinsurance appealdiabetes insurance
CGM Insurance Appeal Letter Template — Doctor-Ready
Just got denied for a CGM? Here's your exact appeal letter, phone script, and step-by-step action plan to figh...
CGM insurance appealdiabetes insurance denialprior authorization
Medicaid Denied CGM Coverage: How to Appeal by State
Got a Medicaid denial for your CGM? Don't give up. Here's exactly how to appeal, state by state, with scripts ...
Medicaid CGM denialCGM insurance appealdiabetes insurance
Prior Authorization for FreeStyle Libre: Insurance Guide
CGM claim denied? Here's exactly how to appeal your FreeStyle Libre prior authorization denial with real steps...
prior authorizationFreeStyle Libreinsurance appeal
Why Insurance Denies Glucose Monitors — And How to Fight It
Got a CGM denial? Learn exactly why insurers deny glucose monitors and the step-by-step appeal process to get ...
insurance appealCGM denialcontinuous glucose monitor
Continuous Glucose Monitor Insurance Claim Denied: Your Options
CGM claim denied? Don't panic. Here are exact steps, scripts, and deadlines to appeal your insurance denial an...
CGM insurance denialdiabetes insurance appealcontinuous glucose monitor coverage
CGM Insurance Denial Letter: Sample Appeal You Can Copy
Just got a CGM insurance denial? Here's exactly what to do next — step-by-step appeal instructions, real scrip...
CGM insurance denialdiabetes insurance appealcontinuous glucose monitor coverage
What to Do When Medicare Denies Your CGM Coverage
Medicare denied your CGM? Don't panic. Here are exact steps, deadlines, forms, and a sample appeal letter to f...
Medicare CGM denialCGM insurance appealdiabetes supply coverage
Prior Authorization for Dexcom G7: Step-by-Step Guide to Fighting an Insurance Denial
Just got your Dexcom G7 claim denied? Here's exactly what to say, who to call, and what forms to file to win y...
Dexcom G7prior authorizationinsurance appeal
How to Appeal a CGM Insurance Denial — Step by Step
Got denied for CGM coverage? Don't give up. Follow these exact steps to appeal your insurance denial and win c...
CGM insurance denialdiabetes insurance appealcontinuous glucose monitor coverage
CGM Insurance Denial: Exactly What to Do Next
Just got a CGM insurance denial? Here are the exact steps, scripts, and forms to appeal and win — plus where t...
CGM insurance denialdiabetes insurance appealcontinuous glucose monitor coverage
Uninsured with Diabetes: How to Get Supplies and Medications
Being uninsured with diabetes is stressful, but affordable options exist. Learn how to access supplies, insuli...
uninsureddiabetes suppliesinsulin assistance
Diabetes in Low-Income Communities: Free Resources and Programs
Managing diabetes on a tight budget is challenging, but free programs and resources exist to help low-income i...
diabetes resourceslow-incomefree programs
Diabetes Discrimination at Work: What the Law Says
Workers with diabetes have strong legal protections against workplace discrimination. Learn your rights under ...
diabetes rightsworkplace discriminationADA
Amazon Pharmacy for Diabetes: Is It Worth It?
Amazon Pharmacy offers competitive pricing and convenience for diabetes medications. Here's what you need to k...
Amazon PharmacyDiabetes MedicationsFSA
Costco Diabetes Supplies: What You Can Buy Without Membership
You don't need a Costco membership to access affordable diabetes supplies. Learn what's available to everyone ...
Costcodiabetes suppliesinsulin
GoodRx for Diabetes Medications: How Much Can You Save?
GoodRx can slash the cost of diabetes medications by up to 80%. Learn how it works and which drugs offer the b...
GoodRxdiabetes medicationsprescription savings
Sanofi Insulin Valyou Program: How to Enroll and Save
Learn how the Sanofi Insulin Valyou Savings Program works, who qualifies, and how to enroll to save significan...
SanofiInsulin SavingsValyou Program
Novo Nordisk Patient Assistance Program: Free Insulin Guide
Learn how to access free or low-cost insulin through Novo Nordisk's Patient Assistance Program and save hundre...
patient assistance programfree insulinNovo Nordisk
Eli Lilly Insulin Value Program: How to Get $35 Insulin
Learn how the Eli Lilly Insulin Value Program caps insulin costs at $35/month, who qualifies, and how to enrol...
Eli LillyInsulin Affordability$35 Insulin
Long-Term Care Insurance and Diabetes: What You Need to Know
Diabetes can complicate long-term care insurance coverage. Learn what to expect, how to qualify, and how to ge...
long-term care insurancediabetes insuranceType 2 diabetes
Life Insurance with Diabetes: Which Companies Cover You
Having diabetes doesn't mean you can't get life insurance. Learn which companies offer coverage and what facto...
life insurancediabetes insuranceType 1 diabetes
FMLA and Diabetes: How to Use Family Leave for Appointments
Learn how the Family and Medical Leave Act protects your job when managing diabetes appointments, treatments, ...
FMLAdiabetes managementfamily leave
ADA Workplace Accommodations for Diabetes: Your Legal Rights
Learn how the Americans with Disabilities Act protects people with diabetes at work and how to request reasona...
ADAworkplace accommodationsdiabetes rights
Diabetes and Disability: How to Qualify for SSDI Benefits
Living with severe diabetes complications can qualify you for SSDI benefits. Learn the eligibility requirement...
SSDIdisability benefitsdiabetes complications
Best HSA Investment Strategy for Diabetics
Learn how to maximize your HSA investments as a diabetic to cover rising healthcare costs and build long-term ...
HSAdiabetes insurancehealth savings account
Best FSA Purchases for Diabetics Under $50
Stretch your FSA dollars further with these smart diabetes supply purchases all under $50. Save money while ma...
FSAdiabetes suppliesflexible spending account
How to Get Insulin Covered by Medicare Part D
Navigating Medicare Part D for insulin coverage can be confusing. Learn the steps to ensure your insulin is co...
Medicare Part DInsulin CoverageDiabetes Insurance
Medicare vs Private Insurance for Dexcom G7: Cost Comparison
Wondering how Medicare and private insurance stack up for Dexcom G7 coverage? We break down the real costs so ...
Dexcom G7MedicarePrivate Insurance
Are CGM Overpatches FSA Eligible?
CGM overpatches help keep your sensor in place, but are they FSA eligible? Learn what qualifies and how to sav...
FSACGMdiabetes supplies
Is VIVI CAP FSA Eligible?
Wondering if VIVI CAP qualifies for FSA reimbursement? Learn about FSA eligibility, how VIVI CAP works, and ho...
FSA EligibleVIVI CAPDiabetes Management
Can You Use HSA to Buy Dexcom G7?
Yes, you can use your HSA to buy the Dexcom G7 CGM. Learn how to use pre-tax dollars to cover this FDA-approve...
HSADexcom G7CGM
FSA Deadline 2025: What to Buy Before December 31
Don't lose your FSA funds! Learn the best diabetes-related purchases to make before the December 31, 2025 dead...
FSADiabetes SuppliesHealth Insurance
Step Therapy for Diabetes Medications: How to Override It
Step therapy can force you to try cheaper drugs before getting the one your doctor prescribed. Learn how to fi...
InsuranceStep TherapyDiabetes Medications
CHIP Coverage for Children with Diabetes
CHIP provides affordable health coverage for children with diabetes whose families earn too much for Medicaid ...
CHIPchildren with diabeteshealth insurance
Prior Auth Denied for Insulin Pump: How to Fight Back
A prior auth denial for your insulin pump isn't the end. Learn proven steps to appeal and win the coverage you...
insulin pumpprior authorizationinsurance appeal
Insulin Price Cap: The $35 Rule and What It Covers
The $35 insulin price cap is changing lives for millions of Americans. Learn what it covers, who qualifies, an...
insulin price capMedicare insulindiabetes insurance
VA Benefits for Veterans with Diabetes: Complete Guide
Veterans with diabetes may qualify for significant VA benefits. Learn what coverage is available and how to ap...
VA BenefitsVeterans DiabetesDiabetes Insurance
Tricare Coverage for Diabetes Supplies: Military Guide
Learn how Tricare covers diabetes supplies for military members and veterans. Discover what's covered, how to ...
TricareDiabetes SuppliesMilitary Insurance
Employer Insurance and Diabetes: Know Your Rights
Understanding your rights as an employee with diabetes can help you access better coverage and avoid discrimin...
diabetes insuranceemployer health insurancediabetes rights
Marketplace Insurance Plans for Diabetics: How to Choose
Choosing the right marketplace insurance plan is critical for diabetics. Learn what to look for to protect you...
diabetes insurancemarketplace planshealth insurance for diabetics
Denied Insurance Claim for CGM: Step-by-Step Appeal Guide
Got denied for a CGM? Learn how to appeal your insurance claim step by step and get the continuous glucose mon...
CGM Insurance AppealContinuous Glucose Monitor CoverageDiabetes Insurance
COBRA and Diabetes: How to Keep Coverage Between Jobs
Losing your job doesn't mean losing your diabetes coverage. Learn how COBRA insurance works and how to stay pr...
COBRA InsuranceDiabetes CoverageHealth Insurance
Medicare Coverage for Diabetes Supplies: Complete Guide
Medicare covers CGM sensors, test strips, and insulin pumps for diabetics. Learn what Part B and Part D cover ...
medicarediabetes suppliescgm coverage
FSA and HSA for Diabetes: Complete Spending Guide
Learn how to use FSA and HSA accounts for diabetes supplies, eligible items, rollover rules, deadlines, and th...
FSAHSAdiabetes supplies
Diabetes Supplies: The Complete FSA and HSA Shopping Guide for MDS Diabetes
Maximize your FSA and HSA dollars on diabetes supplies before they expire. Complete guide to eligible products...
FSA diabetes suppliesHSA eligible diabetesdiabetes FSA spending
Prior Authorization for CGM: How to Get Approved Fast
Navigating prior authorization for a CGM doesn't have to be a nightmare. Learn exactly what insurers require, ...
prior authorization CGMCGM insurance coveragecontinuous glucose monitor insurance
Medicare Coverage for Diabetes Supplies: Part B vs Part D Explained
Medicare covers diabetes supplies under Part B and Part D — but knowing which part covers what can save you hu...
Medicare diabetes supplies coverageMedicare Part B CGMMedicare Part D insulin
FSA Eligible Diabetes Supplies: The Complete 2025 List
A complete guide to FSA eligible diabetes supplies in 2025 — from CGM sensors to insulin coolers. Know exactly...
FSAdiabetes suppliesFSA eligible
Insulin Out-of-Pocket Cap: The $35 Rule Explained
The $35 insulin cap is changing how Americans afford this life-saving medication. Learn who qualifies, what's ...
insulin costMedicareinsulin affordability
VA Benefits for Veterans with Diabetes
Veterans with diabetes may qualify for significant VA benefits, including free medications, supplies, and disa...
VA benefitsveterans diabetesservice-connected diabetes
Tricare Coverage for Diabetes Supplies
Tricare covers essential diabetes supplies for military members and families. Learn what's covered, how to max...
Tricarediabetes suppliesinsurance coverage
ACA Marketplace Plans and Diabetes Coverage
ACA Marketplace plans offer critical protections for people with diabetes. Learn how to choose the right plan,...
insuranceACAdiabetes coverage
Switching Insurance with Diabetes: What to Watch Out For
Changing health insurance with diabetes requires careful planning. Learn what to watch for to protect your cov...
insurancediabetes coveragehealth insurance
How to Maximize Your FSA Before the December Deadline
Don't lose your FSA dollars at year-end. Learn how diabetics can strategically spend remaining funds on essent...
FSAInsuranceDiabetes Supplies
Prior Authorization for CGM: Step-by-Step Guide
Getting prior authorization for a CGM can feel overwhelming. This step-by-step guide walks you through the ent...
CGMprior authorizationinsurance
Medicare Part B vs Part D for Diabetes: What Covers What
Medicare Parts B and D both cover diabetes supplies, but knowing which covers what can save you hundreds. Lear...
MedicareInsuranceDiabetes Supplies
FSA vs HSA: Which Is Better for Diabetics?
FSAs and HSAs both help diabetics save on supplies, but key differences in rollover rules, contribution limits...
FSAHSAdiabetes insurance
How to Fight an Insurance Denial for Diabetes Supplies
Getting denied for diabetes supplies doesn't mean it's over. Learn step-by-step how to appeal insurance denial...
insurancediabetes suppliesinsurance appeal
COBRA and Diabetes: Keeping Coverage Between Jobs
Losing your job doesn't mean losing diabetes care. Learn how COBRA works, what it covers, and how to bridge ga...
insuranceCOBRAdiabetes supplies
Free Diabetes Supplies: Patient Assistance Programs
Discover legitimate programs that provide free or low-cost diabetes supplies. Learn how to qualify, apply, and...
patient assistance programsfree diabetes suppliesinsurance coverage
Medicaid Coverage for Diabetes Supplies by State
Medicaid coverage for diabetes supplies varies significantly by state. Learn what's covered, how to navigate y...
Medicaiddiabetes suppliesinsurance coverage
How to Appeal an Insurance Denial for CGM Sensors
Got denied coverage for CGM sensors? Learn step-by-step how to appeal your insurance denial and get the contin...
insurance appealCGM sensorscontinuous glucose monitoring
HSA vs FSA for Diabetes Supplies: Which Is Better?
HSAs and FSAs both help diabetics save on supplies, but key differences affect which is smarter for your situa...
HSAFSAdiabetes supplies
Medicare Coverage for Dexcom G7: Complete Guide
Learn how Medicare covers the Dexcom G7 CGM, eligibility requirements, what's included, and how to get your su...
Dexcom G7Medicare CGM CoverageContinuous Glucose Monitor
How to Get Prior Authorization for CGM from Your Insurer
Navigating prior authorization for a CGM doesn't have to be overwhelming. This step-by-step guide walks you th...
prior authorizationCGM coveragediabetes insurance
FSA Deadline Guide: How to Spend Your Balance Before Dec 31
Don't lose your FSA funds! Learn how diabetics can maximize their balance before the December 31 deadline with...
FSAdiabetes suppliesflexible spending account
How to reduce your insulin costs: complete guide
Learn proven strategies to lower your insulin costs through insurance, assistance programs, generics, and smar...
insulin costsinsulin assistance programsFSA diabetes
Choosing health insurance as a diabetic: open enrollment guide
Navigating open enrollment with diabetes requires strategy. Learn how to compare plans, maximize benefits, and...
health insuranceopen enrollmentFSA
Copay assistance programs for diabetes supplies
Copay assistance programs help reduce out-of-pocket costs for diabetes supplies. Learn how to qualify, apply, ...
copay assistancediabetes suppliespatient assistance programs
How to invest your HSA as a diabetic
Diabetics can maximize their HSA by investing unused funds for long-term growth while covering everyday diabet...
HSAhealth savings accountdiabetes finances
FSA year-end spending checklist for diabetics
Maximize your FSA before it expires. This checklist helps diabetics spend remaining FSA funds on essential dia...
FSAflexible spending accountdiabetes supplies
How to appeal insurance denial for CGM
Learn how to appeal an insurance denial for CGM coverage with step-by-step guidance, sample language, and expe...
CGMinsurance appealcontinuous glucose monitor
Medicare Part B diabetes coverage 2026
Medicare Part B covers diabetes supplies, screenings, and education in 2026. Learn what's covered, costs, and ...
Medicare Part Bdiabetes coverageCGM coverage
FSA vs HSA for diabetes: which saves more?
FSA vs HSA for diabetes: compare tax savings, contribution limits, and flexibility to choose the best account ...
FSAHSAdiabetes insurance
Diabetes supplies tax deductions: what qualifies
Diabetes supplies may qualify for tax deductions. Learn what qualifies, IRS thresholds, and how to maximize yo...
tax deductionsFSAHSA
CGM prior authorization: how to get approved
CGM prior authorization can be complex, but knowing the steps, documentation, and appeal rights dramatically i...
CGMprior authorizationdiabetes insurance
Getting insurance to cover your CGM: complete guide
Learn how to get insurance to cover your CGM with step-by-step guidance on eligibility, prior authorization, a...
CGMinsurance coverageprior authorization
FSA deadline: best diabetes supplies to buy before year end
Maximize your FSA before it expires. Discover the best diabetes supplies to buy before year-end and avoid losi...
FSAinsurancediabetes supplies
Medicare coverage for CGM sensors: complete guide 2026
Medicare covers CGM sensors for eligible diabetics in 2026. Learn coverage rules, approved devices, costs, and...
MedicareCGMinsurance coverage
HSA for diabetes supplies: how to maximize savings
HSAs let people with diabetes pay for supplies tax-free, saving 20–37% depending on tax bracket. Learn which i...
HSAdiabetes suppliesFSA
FSA eligible diabetes supplies: complete 2026 guide
FSA funds cover most diabetes supplies in 2026. Learn which items qualify, how to maximize your benefit, and a...
FSAdiabetes suppliesinsurance
Shop diabetes supplies at MDS
FSA/HSA eligible · free shipping over $60 · 552+ products
Shop mdsdiabetes.com →