Act 98 - Diabetic Supplies
Benefit Coverage Med/Surg Supplies
DME Needle Free Injector Device (Jet sprayers)
DME Infusion set for external insulin pump, non-needle cannula type
DME Infusion set for external insulin pump, needle type
DME Inserts/fittings, shoe, diabetic
DME External ambulatory infusion pump, insulin
DME Orthotics
DME Replacement battery, any type for use with blood glucose monitor
DME Platforms for blood glucose monitor
DME or Free Program Home blood glucose monitor with special features (Accu-Chek Brands)
Not Covered Supplies for self-administration injections
Not Covered Alcohol wipes
RX Insulin Syringe w/Needle, sterile 1cc
RX Urine glucose/latone test or reagent strips, tablets or tape
RX Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor
RX Calibration solution (high/low controls)
RX Lancets
RX Insulin pen/pen needles
RX Insulin vials/cartridges
RX Oral Diabetic Drugs
RX Spring-powered device for lancet
RX Lancing Device (Microlet Vaculance)
RX Vaculance

Please refer to this sheet for coverage of diabetic supplies. The benefit coverage marked RX can be processed through the point of sale system (Member must have a prescription)

Coverage applies to all Blue Cross and First Priority Health Members (including members with no RX coverage).

All coverage on RX supplies are subject to their copay. Members without the RX  benefit coverage are subject to an $8.00 copay on all diabetic RX supplies.

All members must use a participating provider pharmacy.

If you have any questions please contact the Pharmacy Management Department at 1-800-722-4062.

No pre-cert is necessary for DME and no PA is required for the above supplies.

Members that do not have a DME rider will be given a $2500.00 Maximum DME Diabetic Supply Rider. One of the main suppliers for insulin pump supplies is Minimed and they are aware of the coverage for Diabetic Supplies and the maximum amount allowed for DME.