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2023 Part B Test Strip and Meter Change
Medical Mutual of Ohio·Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·In the News
Effective date
Jan 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Medical Mutual is switching to preferred diabetic test strips and meters effective January 1, 2023. Abbott and Lifescan products (Freestyle, OneTouch, Optium, Precision, Relion Ultima) are now preferred with $0 copay through retail/mail pharmacies, while non-preferred products must be purchased through in-network DME providers.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update patient records to reflect new preferred diabetic supply coverage. When prescribing test strips/meters, recommend Abbott or Lifescan products (Freestyle, OneTouch, Optium, Precision, Relion Ultima) for $0 copay. For non-preferred products, verify patient has access to in-network DME provider through Medical Mutual Provider Directory before prescribing.