In 2018, Independence will continue the requirement for Medicare Advantage members to use diabetic test strips and a glucose meter from the preferred manufacturer brands, Accu-Chek^® and OneTouch^®, in order to have their test strips and glucose meters covered at $0 copayment. All other manufacturers? brand of test strips and glucose meters will not be covered by Keystone 65 HMO plans. For Personal Choice 65^SM PPO plans, an out-of-network coinsurance will apply to all other manufacturers? brand of test strips and glucose meters.

If their current glucose meter does not work with either of the preferred brands of test strips, Medicare Advantage members can obtain a new glucose meter at no cost.

Test strips can be purchased from either a network pharmacy or durable medical equipment supplier. The $0 copayment on Accu-Chek and OneTouch test strips will apply at both preferred and standard pharmacies. Providers may appeal if they feel a member is unable to use Accu-Chek or OneTouch test strips and glucose meters.

Note: Independence Medicare Advantage plans will continue to offer a $0 copayment on all brands of lancets and solutions.