Resources for People Living with Diabetes
Advocate for and Obtain Affordable Insulin
The Affordable Insulin Project offers tools, resources and data so that people impacted by rising healthcare costs can advocate for affordable access to this life essential drug. Includes a guide to help employers understand the benefits of offering affordable insulin in their plan benefits and resources to help those with no insurance or high deductible plans lessen their costs.
AACE Prescription Savings Directory
Developed and updated by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), in partnership with the American College of Endocrinology (ACE), this online resource assists you with navigating endocrine/diabetes related patient drug assistance programs and resources.
College Diabetes Network's Insurance 101
Affordability and access to critical therapies and technologies continue to be significant barriers for people with diabetes, especially for young adults.
The College Diabetes Network (CDN) has created a downloadable Health Insurance 101 Guide to help young adults with diabetes choose a health insurance plan. Additional resources include:
Type 1 Diabetes Health Insurance Guide
Developed and updated by JDRF, this online resource will help people living with type 1 diabetes navigate their insurance choices, understand their options and learn how to obtain prior authorizations and file exceptions and appeals.
diaTribe Series on Access
diaTribe, an online publication designed for people with diabetes but also very useful to diabetes care and education specialists, developed a series of articles that explain the whys and hows of insurance coverage, workplace benefits and Medicare, and offers practical tips on saving money on medications.
Young Adults and Caregivers: Know Your Rights
The College Diabetes Network has created a series of booklets that help young adults and those going off to college manage their diabetes and understand their rights when it comes to access at school and at work. Also available is a companion guide for caregivers.
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Prior Authorizations, Step Therapy and Appeals
Step therapy or “fail first” policies can adversely impact people with diabetes by limiting access to prescribed medication, delaying appropriate treatment and directly contributing to negative outcomes. Step therapy also undermines the unique treatment needs of individuals in order to reduce pharmacy costs and creates unnecessary barriers to individuals accessing prescribed medications in a timely manner. DiabetesSisters has created a resource to help understand and navigate this process.
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T1D Exchange Collects Research That Leads to Change
Research conducted by T1D Exchange has led to increased insurance coverage for blood glucose meter strips, changes in American Diabetes Association guidelines for pediatric A1c goals, FDA expansion of Dexcom CGM labeling to include fingerstick replacements, and Medicare coverage of CGM devices.
T1D Exchange is looking for people living with T1D in the US (both adults and caregivers) to participate in an online study that can be completed in just a few minutes from your phone or computer. Participants will be contacted annually to update their information. Registry participants will also be notified when there are other T1D research opportunities open for participation. The T1D Exchange Registry is HIPAA compliant, confidential and does not require you to see a doctor or go to a clinic.
Helping your patients with exceptions and appeals
Helpline for People Seeking Solutions to Insulin Affordability
Anyone using Lilly insulin is eligible to purchase their monthly prescription for $35 - regardless of the number of vials or pens - if they are uninsured, or use commercial insurance, Medicaid or a participating Medicare Part D plan. Learn more
If you are having difficulty affording your insulin, you can talk with a Lilly representative about your personal circumstances and learn about options available to you. Call 833.808.1234, Monday through Friday, or visit insulinaffordability.com.
Podcast: Listen into a discussion between Dr. Chad Worz, Dr. Javier Morales, Dr. Curtis Triplitt, and a representative from the Lilly Diabetes Solution Center to talk through what the Lilly Diabetes Solution Center (LDSC) offers people with diabetes.” – podcast provided by Lilly Diabetes
Janssen CarePath
Patient Assistance Program and Resources from Janssen:
Novocare
NovoCare® provides online resources to help you look up your insurance coverage and find financial assistance for Novo Nordisk medicines.
Patient Assistance Program & Resources for Gvoke
myGvoke™: Patient assistance and resources for Gvoke™ PFS (glucagon injection)
- Gvoke Copay Card- Eligible commercially insured people may pay as little as $25 for the Gvoke Pre-Filled Syringe (PFS) through 12/31/20 with the Gvoke Copay Card. Offer not valid for prescriptions reimbursed under Medicaid, a Medicare drug benefit plan, TRICARE, or other federal or state health programs (such as medical assistance programs).
- myGvoke also offers a Patient Assistance Program to help those who qualify get Gvoke PFS.
- To learn more, go to GvokeGlucagon.com or call 1-877-myGvoke (1-877-694-8653).
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10 Tips to Help Patients Afford Their Medications
A practical resource from the May 2017 issue of ADCES in Practice, it provides suggestions for initiating a conversation and offers tips for ways people with diabetes can save on their medications.
Reduce Insulin Out-of-Pocket Costs
Personal circumstances and insurance plans vary so there’s no one-size-fits-all shortcut – but for those who are uninsured, under-insured or in a high deductible plan this document may help reduce out-of-pocket cost for insulin and other diabetes medicine and supplies.