A word about mail order pharmacies: With so many companies promising the moon on television it can be difficult to ascertain which company is legitimate, what exactly your personal benefits cover and if a mail order pharmacy can assist you in some way.
In general, if you live in a remote area, have trouble picking up your diabetic supplies, have vision problems or just want the convenience of mail order there are many great companies out there! Some even still deliver locally!
Talk to your insurance company about their preferred equipment lists and mail order options available to you or check out the following site for Medicare guidelines. Beware of any company trying too hard to "sell" you something , substituting substandard meters or automatic shipments of unsolicited supplies! The links below are for local companies that may be able to help you to ascertain if your benefits can be maximized using mail order.
One thing is universal of all mail order companies, you must have a primary doctor who is willing to verify your prescription just like you need a prescription at your local pharmacy for medications or supplies. The mail order pharmacy will contact your physician to verify your supply prescriptions for you!
http://www.globalmeddirect.com/
KC area company offers home delivery of meters,strips, pump supplies, friendly and personal service, Mo, KS Medicaid/Medicare/private insurance.
https://host1.medcohealth.com/art/pdf/uhc_mailOrderForm.pdf
Medco for UHC customers
http://www.medicalwest.com/diabetic-testing-supplies
Family-ran local company offers home delivery of diabetic supplies, medicines and other medical supplies. Mo Medicaid/Medicare/ private insurance
https://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/user/rx/pharmacy_homepage.jsp
CVS rx transfers, online orders, 90 day supplies
http://www.medicare.gov/publications/pubs/pdf/11022.pdf
What will Medicare pay for?
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/beyond-the-pharmacy-online-and-mail-order-prescription-drugs
Info about mail order RX drugs from WebMD
In general, if you live in a remote area, have trouble picking up your diabetic supplies, have vision problems or just want the convenience of mail order there are many great companies out there! Some even still deliver locally!
Talk to your insurance company about their preferred equipment lists and mail order options available to you or check out the following site for Medicare guidelines. Beware of any company trying too hard to "sell" you something , substituting substandard meters or automatic shipments of unsolicited supplies! The links below are for local companies that may be able to help you to ascertain if your benefits can be maximized using mail order.
One thing is universal of all mail order companies, you must have a primary doctor who is willing to verify your prescription just like you need a prescription at your local pharmacy for medications or supplies. The mail order pharmacy will contact your physician to verify your supply prescriptions for you!
http://www.globalmeddirect.com/
KC area company offers home delivery of meters,strips, pump supplies, friendly and personal service, Mo, KS Medicaid/Medicare/private insurance.
https://host1.medcohealth.com/art/pdf/uhc_mailOrderForm.pdf
Medco for UHC customers
http://www.medicalwest.com/diabetic-testing-supplies
Family-ran local company offers home delivery of diabetic supplies, medicines and other medical supplies. Mo Medicaid/Medicare/ private insurance
https://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/user/rx/pharmacy_homepage.jsp
CVS rx transfers, online orders, 90 day supplies
http://www.medicare.gov/publications/pubs/pdf/11022.pdf
What will Medicare pay for?
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/beyond-the-pharmacy-online-and-mail-order-prescription-drugs
Info about mail order RX drugs from WebMD