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Omnipod 5 libre2 plus g6Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

diabetes mellitus requiring insulin therapy

Initial criteria

  • ONE of the following:
  • A. Patient has been using the requested product within the past 90 days AND is at risk if therapy is changed OR
  • B. Patient currently has an insulin pump (e.g. Omnipod Eros, Minimed, Guardian) but it is not functioning properly AND is past warranty OR
  • C. ALL of the following:
  • 1. Patient has diabetes mellitus AND requires insulin therapy AND
  • 2. BOTH of the following:
  • A. Patient is on an insulin regimen of 3 or more injections per day AND
  • B. Patient performs 4 or more blood glucose tests per day or is using Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) AND
  • 3. Patient has completed a comprehensive diabetes education program AND
  • 4. Patient has demonstrated willingness and ability to play an active role in diabetes self-management AND
  • 5. Patient has had ONE of the following while compliant on an optimized multiple daily insulin injection regimen:
  • A. HbA1C > 7% OR
  • B. History of recurring hypoglycemia OR
  • C. Wide fluctuations in blood glucose before mealtime OR
  • D. Dawn phenomenon with fasting blood sugars frequently > 200 mg/dL OR
  • E. History of severe glycemic excursions AND
  • 2. ONE of the following:
  • A. Patient’s age is within manufacturer recommendations for the requested indication for the requested product OR
  • B. There is support for using the requested product for the patient’s age

Approval duration

12 months