Dexcom G6 Covered 100% for Veterans
Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Now Available at Veterans Affairs Pharmacies Across the United States
New government contract and pharmacy availability improves access to Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitoring for hundreds of thousands of veterans with diabetes
Prescribing Dexcom G6 is now more cost effective and efficient for the VA than the previous procurement pathway
The cost of Dexcom CGM is 100% covered by the VA for patients with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes who meet eligibility criteria
To be eligible for Dexcom G6 coverage under Veterans Affairs, a healthcare provider must verify that the patient meets the following qualifying criteria:
Has diabetes
Performs frequent blood glucose monitoring (BGM) testing (≥4x/day)
Takes ≥3 daily injections of insulin or uses an insulin pump
Has the skillset and knowledge to use CGM successfully
Has agreed to follow up in the clinic a minimum of every 6 months
And, is one or more of the following:
At risk for hypoglycemia
Unable to meet glycemic control, despite adherence to the treatment regimen
Performs job-related activities where a hypoglycemic event could put them at risk of harm
Unable to perform self-monitoring of blood glucose due to disability or disease