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Do You Need Durable Medical Equipment or Diabetic Management Supplies-

Do You Need Durable Medical Equipment or Diabetic Management Supplies?

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If a person who has been hospitalized and is being discharged with a treatment plan which includes durable medical equipment, the person responsible for getting those items will vary.

  • If a return home is in the offing, the hospital discharge planner (usually a nurse or social worker) will assist with ordering.  
  • If home care is planned through a certified agency, the nurse or supervisor should to arrange delivery of necessary equipment and disposable supplies.
  • Is a trip to a rehabilitation and physical therapy facility is in the offing, equipment will be available – on release, a physical therapist is supposed to evaluate the need for home equipment and coordinate the ordering.

Doctors may also prescribe health management supplies such as nutrition supplements or needles for insulin injections and other diabetic supplies. For incontinent patients, extra bed and lifestyle supplies may be needed as well. A responsible person – whether the patient or the caregiver – must ensure the proper equipment is ordered and delivered on time.

If the discharge of a patient is sudden, the care plan may not be discussed until the last minute, leaving little or no time to plan for and obtain durable equipment and supplies. Equipment used in the hospital may not be available for home use, and some discharge planners may order inappropriate equipment and supplies if they are not aware of a patient’s specific needs and the home environment.

In addition, many discharge planners may have already had conversations with insurance companies, and may present the equipment option for which the insurer will pay – this may not be the best option, so ask for all the options and figure out what will work best for the patient’s unique needs and situation.  If more suitable equipment must be paid out-of-pocket, it may be necessary to find cost effective options.

2BenefitU’s Durable Medical Equipment Benefit can help you get the supplies and equipment you need for your loved one at a good price with fast delivery. You can order by phone, and enjoy quick service and exactly the supplies you need sent right to your door, including huge savings:

You can save 20% to 50% and an additional $5 on orders over $100. Save on walking aids, wheelchairs, scooters, hospital beds, bathroom safety, orthopedic products and more.

In addition, the 2BenefitU Diabetic Management Benefit can help you save money on things like test strips, lancets, and more – making your out of pocket medical costs lower and helping you keep your family member comfortable, safe, and healthy.

Diabetes Management Made Simple

Supplies for Diabetes Management Made Simple

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Diabetes can be hard to manage, but big savings on supplies can make life easier. If you or a family member have been diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, or pre-diabetic conditions, you are already aware of the monthly and annual expenses involved in monitoring your blood sugar levels.

From the lancets to prick your finger with, to the strips that collect the test samples, to the machine that analyzes your blood glucose, there are dozens of items needed each week. The associated out of pocket expenses for your supplies for diabetes management can be overwhelming – especially if your insurance plan refuses to cover everything you need on a monthly basis.

When you have a 2BenefitU Plus membership plan, your out of pocket diabetic supply costs can be cut significantly. The savings for just one family member who needs daily monitoring can be huge.

Many doctors wish their diabetes patients could test their blood glucose more often, but insurance companies won’t approve coverage for the recommended testing schedules. With access to inexpensive supplies, you can monitor your diabetes as closely as your doctor suggests, and prevent additional complications from diabetes by detecting changes in your levels early.

With a Plus plan from 2BenefitU, diabetes management supplies are just one of over 15 benefits included in the plan. You can start saving instantly, getting 60% off average retail prices plus free shipping on all packages, and an extra 15% off any single order item.

Qualifying packages include a premier glucose meter, control solution, test strips, lancets and lancing device, so you’ll always have everything you need to manage your diabetes safely and accurately.  

Packages range in size and cost from $29.99 per month to $169.99 per month. You can choose the package that fits your needs- whether you are being forced to cover all of your diabetic supplies costs yourself, or your insurance company fails to approve the necessary amount of supplies you really need to keep your condition under control.

You’ll never run out of supplies or wait in long lines to get refills for lancets or strips only to be told the pharmacy or superstore is out of your brand. This benefit offers easy ordering, regular shipments and convenient home delivery that is fast and discreet, so you can live your life without worrying over running out or missing a glucose spike because you didn’t have enough supplies to test regularly.

Sign up for a Plus package today, and enjoy savings on diabetic supplies as well as all the other benefits you qualify for.