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Advanced Diabetes Supply: Agent Support Program

There are multitudinous programs available to agents through agencies and other partners that they work with. Some of these features come in the form of agent support programs. One of the organizations that works with Crowe and Associates is Advanced Diabetes Supply, a trusted supplier of diabetes supply products since 2002. They are a leading national distributor of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and specialize in supplies for clients handling their diabetes diagnosis. Because of their national presence and range, they are able to provide efficiency, payor coverage, and flexibility.

In addition to this, Advanced Diabetes Supply provides a free agent support program. This is a personalized retention service in which they work with the agent to provide excellent care to their clients with diabetes. Nearly one third of the beneficiaries on Medicare are diabetic, and therefore this agent support program can help ensure retention of up to a third of an agent’s business book. Additionally, 26.4 million people over the age of sixty-five are pre-diabetic, which is a considerable 48.8% of that group. An account executive from ADS (Advanced Diabetes Supply) works with the agent to provide sales and retention support for their clients living with diabetes.

While working with the agent to provide retention, Advanced Diabetes Supply can also provide supplies to their beneficiaries. These supplies include blood glucose meters, test strips, lancets, lancing devices, and control solution. Also available are continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps and supplies associated with those, including Medtronic and Tandem pumps, infusion sets, reservoirs, and cartridges. ADS is also in a position to supply clients with necessities that fall under Medicare Part D, such as Omnipod dash/5, insulin syringes and pen needles, and alcohol wipes.

Using the Service

It is very simple for an agent to take advantage of this free support service. The first thing to do is check if their client has diabetes. If they do have diabetes, the agent can then forward their client’s contact information to the account executive from ADS at point of sale – there is a secure “refer a client” link for this purpose. The account executive will then call the client and help them set up easy home deliveries for any supplies that they may need with free shipping. This makes the beneficiary’s life easier and helps the agent provide them with excellent service, increasing retention through ADS’ free agent support program.

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Diabetic supply assistance for agents

Many seniors who have diabetes experience problems getting their Medicare approved diabetic supplies.  This usually leads to unhappy calls from clients.  We have great news; there is a company offering diabetic supply assistance for agents.  This will cut down on the confusion over payment at the pharmacy.

Here’s the program flyer – English

View the program flyer – Spanish

Take a look at some of the benefits ADS (Advanced Diabetes Supply) provides:

ADS provides service and support to agents and their clients.

Agents receive marketing support that helps them provide clients with everything they need to manage their diabetes.

They will set up home delivery of your client’s diabetes supplies before their new plan starts.  This helps ensure a stress free transition into the new plan.

Clients continue to use their chosen pharmacy to fill prescriptions and the diabetes experts ensure they will receive their supplies without interruption.

In the event a client loses or breaks their glucometer, ADS provides a replacement.  This is something no other pharmacy does.

Your clients receive exceptional customer service on your behalf.  This ensures they have a personal, reliable source for diabetes supplies.

They offer the latest technology for effective diabetes management.  This includes several types of Continuous Glucose Monitoring supplies that do not require “finger sticks”.

ADS confirms that all supplies are covered through insurance before they ship to the client.

If you want more information about how this program works; view a slide presentation of the ADS AGENT SUPPORT PROGRAM 2023

Click here for more benefit information – English

For more benefit information in Spanish; click here

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Agents who are already appointed with Crowe and Associates that wish to add a carrier or state:

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If you are an agent who wants to take advantage of this service; feel free to contact ADS using the information below.

Agents can contact the ADS, Specialty Diabetes Pharmacy either at northcoastmed.com/agent-support-program or by phone at 1-877-868-9856

Medicare Insulin $35

The Medicare Insulin $35 copay Part D Senior Savings Model (SSM) will continue in 2023.   The recently passed program called the “Insulin Now Act” will continue a program that began in 2001.  The program puts a cap of $35 for a one month supply of certain brands and types of Insulin.

Part D costs with the program

The cost for Insulin in the program will be capped at $35 per month for a one month supply.  There are a number of pharmaceutical manfaturers participating in the program. (See list below) The fixed cost will provide substantial savings to those with Part D drug plans (Either through a stand alone Part D plan or a Medicare Advantage plan).  The Insulin prescriptions will not be subject to the usual cost aspects of a Medicare Part D plan.  This includes any initial plan deductible, Initial coverage phase and Part D Coverage Gap.  It does not apply during the catastrophic coverage phase so the cost may change at that time.

The Medicare Insulin $35 copay SSM: Participating Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
1. Eli Lilly and Company
2. MannKind Corporation
3. Mylan Specialty L.P.
4. Novo Nordisk, Inc. and Novo Nordisk Pharma, Inc.
5. Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC

Medicare Insulin $35 copay:  Quoting plans

Please note; the $35 program does not cover every type of insulin.  Some of the more expensive name brand drugs for diabetics such as Jardiance or Trulicity will not be capped at $35. You can access a list of the Insulins that will be capped at $35 Part D insulin saver program list 2023

Starting with the 2023 Medicare AEP, drug comparisons on a number of systems will reflect the $35 cost cap on Insulin.  Online comparison sites such as Connecture, Sunfire and  Medicare.gov plan finder will all reflect the new cap of $35.

Changes to Medicare for 2023

In addition to the Medicare Insulin $35 copay cap, there will be other changes to Medicare for 2023.  There are the usual changes to the Medicare premiums, deductibles and copays.  In addition, there is a new type of Medicare Part B and new rules for those with delayed Part B enrollments.

Learn about the changes to Medicare benefits, premiums and enrollments here

Watch a video about the changes here

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