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    How much did you most recently pay out-of-pocket for one month’s supply of insulin?

    Home > LC Polls > How much did you most recently pay out-of-pocket for one month’s supply of insulin?
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    Overall, how do you feel using an insulin pump affects your stress related to T1D management? (If you’ve used one in the past, reflect on that experience to answer the question.) Share more in the comments!

    Sarah Howard

    Sarah Howard has worked in the diabetes research field ever since she was diagnosed with T1D while in college in May 2013. Since then, she has worked for various diabetes organizations, focusing on research, advocacy, and community-building efforts for people with T1D and their loved ones. Sarah is currently the Senior Marketing Manager at T1D Exchange.

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    22 Comments

    1. LizB

      Starting this year, my insurance (UHC) dropped the co-pay for insulin, as long as it’s their preferred brands. I use Humalog in my pump and that’s what UHC prefers so my cost is now zero.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    2. Lawrence S.

      I said $1-25. However, I pay $60 for a three month supply.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. swurtz78

      A three month supply bills for over $2000. This does go towards our family high-deductible of $7,750. Which we typically meet between March and May each year. After that, all covered expenses, including pharmacy are covered at 100%.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. Gary Rind

      I did pay $0 for my last refill. Sadly, that’s because I reached my OOP maximum due to an operation earlier in the year

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. Barbara Bubar

      For me with Medicare it’s $35/bottle and one bottle lasts well over a month because of high sensitivity. How awful and truly cruel to need larger amounts of insulin—through no fault of one’s own— and as a result have to pay such high prices to basically stay alive.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. Lorri McLuckie

      I pay $105 for a 3 month supply through Cigna Part D Medicare.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    7. Steve Rumble

      I receive my insulin from the Veterans Administration at no cost.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    8. George Lovelace

      I Pay $105 for 6 Vials which lasts around 6 Months – $17.50 a Vial

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    9. Jeanne McMillan-Olson

      Because I use an insulin pump then Medicare part B will pay for my insulin. I get it at Walgreens because they will bill Medicare part B. My friend uses mail order to get hers through Medicare part B.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Mig Vascos

        $0. On insulin pump. Covered by Medicare part B and secondary.

        3 years ago Log in to Reply
    10. Georgina Sokol

      I pay a lot for insurance and to get Humalog, I have to jump through hoops to satisfy them every few months.

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      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    11. William Bennett

      Insulin for a pump covered as DME under Medicare Part B (80%), plus supplementary (remaining 20%) = $0. But man do they not make it easy to get that all set up.

      4
      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    12. Kristine Warmecke

      I’ve been paying $79 for a month of Novolog but haven’t picked it up yet for June; do to having unexpected car issues (hit by a box truck who’s driver was busy on his phone). So I’m rationing it again for June.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    13. Mick Martin

      %0. I live in the UK (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) where I don’t pay for ANY of my diabetes supplies. They are all paid for via our NHS (National Health Service) which is funded via direct taxation of all working people.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    14. eherban1

      My last prescription for Non-branded Tresiba (Insulin Degludec) was $90 for a 2 ½ month supply WITHOUT INSURANCE. With Apps like GoodRx and other programs like Walmart/Sam’s club and the manufacturer’s discounts, even the premium insulins are very affordable.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    15. Lynn Smith

      I paid $40 for a 3 month supply of Humalog and $35 for a 3 month supply of Afrezza. I’m currently in a special manufacturer’s deal for the Afrezza. Don’t know how long that will last.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    16. ConnieT1D62

      $35.00 for two bottles.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    17. dave hedeen

      If on Mediare using pump, insulin is free

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    18. jeff.dempsey@outlook.com

      $0
      I worked my butt off to have a good job with awesome benefits.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    19. Steven Gill

      Cash from Amazon I pay for a single pen of Aspart (generic Novalog) is like $30: lasts me about 3″ weeks. Glargine (Lantus?) is like $25, lasts about2 weeks, so guessing:$90?

      Retired, no insurance until I enter the VA health system which would be a pay raise?

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    20. Wanacure

      Ooops! I paid $70 total for a Lantus vial and a Humalog vial, not $35.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    21. ChrisW

      Cost of insulin doesn’t matter if I can’t afford a syringe or pen needle or infusion set to inject it with.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply

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