Starting September 2024, the One Touch Verio Reflect® meter will no longer be available for Insurance Billable purchases and will transition to over-the-counter sales. This change brings some key points to note for both healthcare providers and patients.
Impact on Current Stock
- No Impact: If you have existing stock of OneTouch Verio Reflect® meters billed through insurance, it is encouraged to continue selling through those units.
Availability for Pharmacies
- Yes, Pharmacies Can Order: Pharmacies will still be able to order the Verio Reflect® meter for cash purchases. However, the new packaging will not include the NRC/NDC information.
Impact on Current Users
- No Change for Patients: Patients who currently use the OneTouch Verio Reflect® meter can continue using their existing device without any interruptions. There will be no changes to the availability of Verio® test strips and other necessary supplies.
Available Insurance Billable Meters
- Options After September 1: Following the transition, the OneTouch Verio Flex® and OneTouch Ultra 2® meters will be the available options for Insurance Billable purchases.
This transition aims to streamline the process of obtaining the OneTouch Verio Reflect® meter while ensuring continuity of care for patients. Pharmacies and healthcare providers can continue to support their patients with these updated purchasing guidelines.
Conclusion
The transition of the One Touch Verio Reflect® meter to over-the-counter (OTC) purchases instead of insurance billable purchases may be influenced by several factors. The JSON data reveals that there is an increasing emphasis on making diabetes care products, such as the OneTouch® meters, more accessible and affordable for users. For example, OneTouch® now offers a value pack of test strips for convenient delivery (OneTouch).
Additionally, there are mentions of updates indicating that certain OneTouch Verio® Test Strips will no longer be contracted, effective January 1, 2024 (PDF Updates). This could imply a strategic shift in the availability and distribution of their supplies, likely aiming to make these products available more broadly through retail channels. Furthermore, it is highlighted that equipment and supplies, like the One Touch Verio Reflect® and One Touch Verio Flex® meters, are not covered when they can be purchased OTC (WV CHIP PDF Overview).
In summary, the transition to OTC purchases enhances accessibility and could be in response to changes in how diabetic testing supplies are managed and distributed, ensuring they remain available without the complexities associated with insurance billing.
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