Forced to ration insulin, young diabetic struggling without insurance (medical, plan, coverage)

[JD59]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The last year has been hell for 23-year-old Landon Johnson, his family can't afford running water right now and without health insurance this Type I diabetic is being forced to ration insulin.

https://www.newschannel5.com/news/me...hout-insurance

[RbccL]

Originally Posted by John1960

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The last year has been hell for 23-year-old Landon Johnson, his family can't afford running water right now and without health insurance this Type I diabetic is being forced to ration insulin.

https://www.newschannel5.com/news/me...hout-insurance

Good news is coming, hopefully other insurance cos will catch on:

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota to Cover Insulin Costs at No Charge Next Year
$0 co-pay for insulin marks largest announced consumer relief for diabetic coverage available through MNsure

(Eagan, Minn.) August 22, 2019 – As part of its broader efforts to reign in health care prices that place a tremendous financial burden on families throughout the state, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) plans to offer insulin coverage to thousands of members with a $0 co-pay at the point-of-sale (pharmacy counter).

Beginning on January 1, 2020, Blue Cross will include Tier 1 and Tier 2* insulin options as a covered benefit with no member cost-sharing in plans where Blue Cross sets the health plan benefits and manages the financial risk...

https://www.bluecrossmn.com/about-us...osts-no-charge

[suzy_q2010]

I wonder if he has looked into patient assistance programs.

https://www.google.com/search?q=pati...hrome&ie=UTF-8

[Snowpacked]

There many types of insulin, so simply stating a diabetic is rationing is misleading. I am a type I diabetic and can get what I need over the counter for $25 a vial without insurance. Some insulin can be $500 a vial without insurance.