At Independence, we are always looking for ways to provide our members with greater value for high quality health care. Based on this, we are changing our preferred test strips and monitors available for members who have been diagnosed with diabetes to use in monitoring their disease.

Effective January 1, 2020, Independence is changing the preferred test strips for diabetic care for commercial members to the OneTouch Verio^® test strips. These replace the current preferred test strips provided by Ascensia Diabetes Care (formerly Bayer Health Care LLC) and Abbott Laboratories, both independent companies.

Free meters and information for members

With the changes in preferred test strips, Independence is offering a free OneTouch Verio^® or OneTouch Verio Flex^® meter. The new meters can be used with the preferred brand OneTouch Verio^® test strips. Members affected by this change will receive a letter regarding the change, as well as details on how to obtain a free meter and starter kit.

Learn more

If you have any questions regarding the change in preferred test strips and meter, call FutureScripts at 1-888-678-7012. You may also view the informational flyer members received.  

FutureScripts is an independent company that provides pharmacy benefits management services.