Diabetes Management Resources

Diabetes education through Livongo

Livongo combines advanced technology and one-on-one coaching to help you take care of your heart, manage your weight, and live healthier.

• Advanced technology: Get a free blood glucose meter and unlimited strips and lancets. Depending on your health goals, you could also receive a free smart scale and/or blood pressure monitor. Track your progress and manage your health in the Livongo app.
• Better health monitoring. Livongo’s connected devices automatically upload your readings right to your app. You’ll also get personalized tips to support you on your health journey.
• Expert support when you need it. Expert health coaches are ready to help, on your terms. Get tips on managing your blood sugar, healthy eating, weight, blood pressure, and more.

This program is available at no cost to you and your family members with diabetes and coverage through the Adventist Health Employee Health Plan.

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Weight management programs

The Adventist Health Employee Health Plan covers the cost of Weight Watchers and CHIP at 100 percent. Discounted fitness center memberships are also available.

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Behavioral health support through SyncTALK

Research has shown an increasingly clear relationship between diabetes and a variety of mental health issues. Diabetes is often associated with a significant emotional burden, distress over our self-care routine, and stress in relationships with family and friends. SyncTALK is always available to you with licensed specialists who will listen and support you and can help you develop strategies to cope with and manage problems that arise from diabetes. If you are experiencing any anxiety or feeling depressed, we encourage you to book an appointment and talk with one of our specialists

Free blood sugar testing supplies

• Livongo for Diabetes
  • Free test strips and lancets, plus a new free blood glucose meter:
    While you are enrolled in this program, Livongo will ship the strips and lancets directly to your home, with no co-pays or co-insurance. You can order refills of your strips and lancets right from your Livongo meter.
  • Better diabetes monitoring:
    Livongo’s smart meter uploads your readings to your private account—no more logbooks. The meter also provides personalized tips after each reading to support your diabetes management.
  • To sign up or to learn more about this program:
    visit go.livongo.com/ADVENTISTHEALTH/register or call Livongo member support at (800) 945-4355 and have your registration code “ADVENTISTHEALTH” ready.
• Pharmacy benefit
  • If Livongo is not right for you, blood glucose testing supplies are also available through your pharmacy benefit subject to the OptumRx formulary. (Current covered product is Ascencia Contour). Must use Adventist Health in-house, community partner, or OptumRx Home Delivery pharmacy. Supplies obtained through other pharmacies will have a co-payment.
  • Order a free Contour branded meter by calling (800) 401-8440. Mention ID code CTR-OPX.

Visit Member Resources for a list of covered pharmacies and OptumRx formulary.

Oral medication

• Free generic medications:
  • Must use Adventist Health in-house, community partner, or OptumRx Home Delivery pharmacy. Medications obtained through other pharmacies will have a copayment. Refer to the OptumRx formulary for covered medications.
• Brand medications:
  • Refer to the OptumRx formulary for covered medications.

Visit Member Resources for a list of covered pharmacies and OptumRx formulary.

Insulin therapy support

• Free formulary vial insulins:
  • Must use Adventist Health in-house, community partner, or OptumRx Home Delivery pharmacy. Insulin obtained through other pharmacies will have a copayment. Refer to the OptumRx formulary for covered insulins.
• Coverage for insulin pumps:
  • Medical benefit: Some insulin pumps are available through your durable medical equipment benefit, such as Tandem and Medtronic. Prior authorization is required. Refer to your Plan Side by Side Benefit Comparison for durable medical equipment coverage.
  • Pharmacy benefit: Omnipod is covered with prior authorization. Co-pay applies. Your prescriber can request prior authorization through OptumRx by calling (800) 626-0072 or by going online to CoverMyMeds.com.
• Coverage for continuous glucose monitors:
  • Medical benefit: Some continuous glucose monitors are available through your durable medical equipment benefit, such as Freestyle Libre and Medtronic. Prior authorization is required. Refer to your Plan Side by Side Benefit Comparison for durable medical equipment coverage.
  • Pharmacy benefit: Dexcom is covered with prior authorization. Your prescriber can request prior authorization through OptumRx by calling (800) 626-0072 or by going online to CoverMyMeds.com.

Visit Member Resources for a list of covered pharmacies, prior authorization forms, Plan side by side and OptumRx formulary.