Revised Indiana Diabetes Supply List
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Powered by AIQuestions related to the Preferred Diabetes Supply List for fee-for-service members should be directed to the OptumRx Clinical and Technical Help Desk using the toll-free number 855-577-6317 .
The updated Preferred Diabetes Supply List under Trividia includes the TRUE METRIX Meter, TRUE METRIX Test Strips, and the ReliOn Rx TMX Blood Glucose System, which uses the TRUE METRIX Test Strips for monitoring blood glucose levels .
The product discontinuations necessitated revisions to the Preferred Diabetes Supply List, leading to the introduction of new preferred diabetes products like the Dexcom G6 and Accu-Chek Guide systems. This change is crucial for maintaining supply availability and meeting patient needs .
Challenges such as member adaptation to new product lists and potential interruptions in diabetes care might arise. The IHCP addresses these issues by temporarily waiving prior authorization for certain nonpreferred strips until April 1, 2023, to facilitate a smooth transition .
Members have been given until April 1, 2023, to transition to the preferred diabetes supplies without requiring prior authorization for nonpreferred blood glucose test strips such as FreeStyle, FreeStyle Insulinx, and FreeStyle Lite strips. This accommodation ensures a smoother transition for members adjusting to the new Preferred Diabetes Supply List .
Pharmacy providers can access updated guidance regarding fee-for-service claims for the revised Preferred Diabetes Supplies List through the Pharmacy Services provider reference module on the Indiana Medicaid website. Durable medical equipment providers should use the claim submission processes outlined in the Durable and Home Medical Equipment provider reference module .
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Providers needing additional copies of the IHCP bulletin can download them from the IHCP Bulletins page of the IHCP provider website .
The Indiana Health Coverage Programs revised the Preferred Diabetes Supply List effective January 1, 2023, due to product discontinuations. The list now includes Dexcom G6 Receivers, Sensors, and Transmitters, Accu-Chek Guide and Guide Me Care Kits with corresponding test strips, and Trividia TRUE METRIX Meters and Test Strips, including the ReliOn Rx TMX Blood Glucose System with TRUE METRIX Test Strips .
Members of managed care entities such as the Healthy Indiana Plan, Hoosier Care Connect, and Hoosier Healthwise should direct their benefits and claims inquiries to the managed care entity with which they are enrolled, ensuring issues are addressed within their specific plan’s framework .