Re: [IP] Animas, test strips, pump supplies, Medicare and CCS

[Sara Hurt <email @ redacted>]

I would love your one touch meter. 



> On Jan 1, 2014, at 7:53 AM, AKM Holistic <email @ redacted> wrote:
> 
> I get pump supply's from CCS (Animas onetouch ping) I was getting them from
> Animas only they can no longer take medicare for pumps or pump supplies in
 > Illinois, CCS can't supply my test strips for my onetouch meter that works as
a
> remote for my pump I was told they have no contract with onetouch so I get my
 > strips from Walgreens, for test strips they handle all the paperwork and
there's
 > no co-pay because they're Medicare approved, Medicare will generally only
give
 > you 100 test strips a month, Walgreens even did the paper work so I can get
200
> strips monthly. With Medicare not paying for CGM I half to test 8 to 10 times
> daly.
> 
> I would go back to taking several shots daily than to ever go with Medtronic
> and was wondering if anyone in other states also can't get Animas supply's or
 > pumps with Medicare. I don't know what I'll do about Animas when it's time
for a
 > new pump, is anyone having good results with there pumps other than
Medtronic?
> 
 > I have a Medtronic onetouch BG meter only used once as an emergency meter
when
> I forgot my meter by my sisters house. If there's anyone that wants it let me
 > know. I'll pay for shipping within the US anything international I can't pay
the
> shipping.
> 
> Angel K
> 
> 
> 
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