215 ILCS 5/365w - (H. 3427) - 1998 law
215 ILCS 5/365w - (H. 3427) - 1998 law
Summary of Provisions
* Requirement related to diabetes? Yes
* Diabetes Education services covered? Yes
* Medical nutritional therapy covered? Yes
* Diabetes supplies covered? Yes
* Specified supplies covered? Yes
Durable Medical Equipment Coverage
The state laws of Illinois require certain supplies (blood glucose monitors, cartridges, and lancets and lancing devices) to be covered only if the insurance policy offers durable medical equipment benefits coverage (these items are not required to be covered under regular prescription drug benefits).
Prescription Drug Coverage of Diabetes Supplies
Only if the insurance policy as a prescription drug benefit, the coverage of the following supplies is mandated:
* Insulin
* Syringes
* Pen needles
* Test strips
* Oral medications (to manage blood sugar) and
* Glucagon kits
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