Diabetic Blood Glucose Testing Strips Now Covered Under
the Pharmacy Benefit
Blue OptionsSM PPO Plans
State Health Plan members may obtain diabetic blood glucose testing strips under the pharmacy benefit.
Members who use insulin may receive up to 150 testing strips every month, and those who do not use insulin may receive up to 150 testing strips every 3 months. The copay for these quantities depends on the brand of testing strips you use. If you use larger quantities, you may obtain additional testing strips under your medical benefit, as before.
Members can also use their NC Flex Health Care Flexible Spending Account through the North Carolina Office of State Personnel to defray the cost of additional strips. For more information click here.
Members who use insulin may receive up to 150 testing strips every month, and those who do not use insulin may receive up to 150 testing strips every 3 months. The copay for these quantities depends on the brand of testing strips you use. If you use larger quantities, you may obtain additional testing strips under your medical benefit, as before.
Members can also use their NC Flex Health Care Flexible Spending Account through the North Carolina Office of State Personnel to defray the cost of additional strips. For more information click here.
