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    What type of health insurance do you have?

    Home > LC Polls > What type of health insurance do you have?
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    Recent advancements in insulin pens have led to the availability of “smart” insulin pens, pen caps, and other attachments with higher tech features compared to standard insulin pens. Do you currently use any of the following smart insulin pens/caps, or smart attachments?

    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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    39 Comments

    1. Kim Davis

      Medicare A, B, AARP UHC & pharmacy supplement

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      3 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Karen Taylor

        Kim, same here.

        3 years ago Log in to Reply
    2. Jen Farley

      BCBS shipped by Caremark. Not my favorite

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      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. Ahh Life

      With insurance, there are hopes and there are hypes.

      I fear that in the American system of insurance, the cemetery is filled with those unable to figure out which one of the one hundred keys works to unlock the door of good health.

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      1. pru barry

        Thank you for the “Keep smiling” comments!

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    4. Liz Avery

      Medicare A,B, N, D. N is through Mutual of Omaha, D is a WellCare plan.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. Beckett Nelson

      I have OHIP (government funded insurance for doctors appointments and such) and private insurance through work to cover medications, etc

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. Janice Bohn

      I have a Medicare advantage plan through United Healthcare

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    7. Milly Bassett

      Blue Cross/Blue shield government employee and also Tricare (military dependent)

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

      I have Medicare as my primary health insurance, plus private insurance purchased through my former employer: Empire UHC and BCBS. Part D prescription through my former employer’s plan.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    9. Sondra Mangan

      Most folks on Medicare have additional insurance—the 20% not covered adds up. I’m thankful every day that my husband’s military service qualify us for Tricare for Life as our Medicare supplement.

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      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    10. Mick Martin

      I live in the UK (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) where our NHS (National Health Service) is the only insurance that I have. (Our NHS is funded via direct taxation of all working people who earn over a proscribed amount of money.)

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

        A much or sensible system than in the USA.

        3 years ago Log in to Reply
    11. Bob Bowen

      Also have Tricare and Humana Medicare supplement.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    12. GLORIA MILLER

      This question should have more than one choice since some have two insurance. I have Medicare and also Federal BCBS due to my husband being retired from the federal government. My prescription coverage is through the Federal BCBS.

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      1. Kris Sykes-David

        I agree, I am in the same boat!

        3 years ago Log in to Reply
    13. Kris Sykes-David

      Blue Cross/ Blue Shield Federal from my retired government worker hubby and now Medicare as of February first. It sure is frustrating that it’s so difficult to figure out which plan to cover T1D expenses. Why is it so hard? I wish there was someone to help navigate!

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    14. Mary Dexter

      United Healthcare Medicare Advantage and Navitus (meds) through ETF for state employees.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    15. Kristine Warmecke

      I have AARP United Healthcare Advantage plan and Medicaid

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    16. Natalie Daley

      Medicare and private health insurance

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    17. Carol Meares

      I have Medicare part A only, and private insurance pays for all the rest. I couldn’t check 2 boxes.

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      3 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Amanda Barras

        Same. I have 2 one private employer and one government plan I’m entitled too, but couldn’t pick both.

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        3 years ago Log in to Reply
      2. Molly Jones

        Same

        3 years ago Log in to Reply
    18. Amanda Barras

      I have 2, only let me pick one. Oh, well.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    19. Steve Rumble

      Federal Employees Health Benefits carried into retirement along with Medicare

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    20. Marty

      I have original Medicare, a Blue Shield supplement that covers deductibles and copays, and an Aetna prescription drug plan. It’s expensive but it costs slightly less than the Cobra coverage I had through my employer after I retired but was too young for Medicare.

      1
      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    21. Bruce Schnitzler

      Medicare plus a supplement.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    22. TomH

      This survey needs to allow for multiple types. Example: I have Medicare as primary, with Tricare for Life (TFL) secondary; TFL pays what Medicare does not for most Part A and B, plus picks up pharmacy/ and some DME.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    23. Pauline M Reynolds

      HMO for Medicare. (Kaiser)

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    24. Becky Hertz

      I have a Medicare Advantage plan through Kaiser.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    25. Yaffa Steubinger

      Medicare Advantage with United Healthcare…the plan that comes with my retirement

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    26. Eve Rabbiner

      United HealthCare medicare advantage

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    27. Steven Gill

      Just retired, while used to have BC/BS, in order to qualify to utilize the VA medical system my income for the “previous year” is required to be under a specific threshold. So retired, paying out of pocket for doctor visits and prescriptions. Next year I’ll reapply for the VA care.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    28. Patricia Kilwein

      Medicare A & B. Humanna G (gap ins) pays for pump and supplies plus insulin.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    29. Carolann Hunt

      In PA Medicaid supplements private insurance for all Type 1’s

      2
      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    30. vbaum1956

      One of the benefits received from working at the Farm Service Agency is what I have. The government pays part of it and I pay the rest.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    31. Rex Franklin

      I have medical insurance though my employer.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    32. mbulzomi@optonline.net

      Suprise, but I have Medicare and Blue Cross, Blue Shield Federal Employee Program as a Secondary Insurance.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    33. Kelly Wilhelm

      I’m currently purchasing via COBRA bc my ex’s insurance was so good. I will do for 3 years then must go to marketplace.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply

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