For Medicare-Eligible Retirees covered under the NYCDCC Welfare Fund, UnitedHealthcare (“UHC”) is providing coverage for diabetes glucose meters and testing strips under the Preferred Diabetic Supply Program.
Effective January 1, 2021, the program will provide the following OneTouch® and Accu-Chek® items at a $0 cost share to Medicare-Eligible Retirees:
Glucose meters:
- OneTouch Verio Flex®
- OneTouch Verio Reflect®
- Accu-Chek® Guide Me
- Accu-Chek® Guide
Test strips:
- OneTouch Verio®
- OneTouch Ultra®
- Accu-Chek® Guide
- Accu-Chek® Aviva Plus
- Accu-Chek® SmartView
Remember, when you use one of the approved meters and corresponding strips, your cost-share for diabetes testing and monitoring supplies is a $0 copay. If you are using another brand and would like to switch to one of the preferred brands, you may be required to get a new prescription from your doctor.
If you have questions concerning UHC’s Preferred Diabetic Supply Program, you can contact UHC at (888) 736-7441 or via their website at www.UHCretiree.com.