Paying for Diabetes Devices
announced a new patient assistance program for current US customers who have lost their health insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible customers can get up to two 90-day supply shipments, containing one transmitter and three boxes of three CGM sensors, for $45 each. Learn more here.
Am I eligible? Current Dexcom CGM users who live in the US and are uninsured due to the COVID-19 pandemic are eligible for this program. People that have their Dexcom CGM covered by a government program such as Medicare or Medicaid are not eligible. Learn more about eligibility for this program here.
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Democrats are mulling including a provision to negotiate drug prices in an infrastructure bill.
Savings on government spending on prescription drugs could help pay for the infrastructure projects.
The government could save as much as $345 billion, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
Congressional Democrats want to crack down on drug prices to help pay for President Joe Biden s infrastructure package, according to several lawmakers, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Such a provision would be included in a package that lawmakers hope to pass as early as July 4 if they can gain enough support for it.