Fight for your rights
UnitedHealthcare’s insulin pump agreement with Medtronic is a significant step backward. Click on the link below to tell UHC that less choice for children is unacceptable.
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Lala Jackson
31-year-old with T1D
I didn’t choose to get type one diabetes – my immune system turned on itself when I was 10. I need insurance that makes insulin affordable, so I don’t have to choose between insulin and rent, or insulin and food. That shouldn’t be a choice anyone has to make.
What is #Coverage2Control?
JDRF is calling on insurers, employers, drug companies and the government to provide these three things that will help people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) control the disease.
Affordability
Make out-of-pocket insulin and other costs predictable and reasonable.
Choice
Give people the freedom to choose the insulin pump that’s right for them.
Coverage
Cover all life-saving technology, including the artificial pancreas.
Impact So Far
We’re making your voice heard where #Coverage2Control decisions are made – at insurance companies, employers, and at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
Thousands of messages to insurers
50,000+ people signed the #Coverage2Control petition and 12 major groups signed on as partners. JDRF hand-delivered your petitions to the 25 largest health insurance companies, and supporters sent thousands of personalized follow-up messages.
Artificial pancreas systems covered
All 25 of the nation’s largest health plans now cover artificial pancreas systems, including Anthem, which reversed its policy after hearing from JDRF and the T1D community.
Progress toward lower insulin costs
After UnitedHealthcare announced it will extend the drug discounts it receives to its members in fully insured commercial plans, pressure from the campaign prompted Aetna to do so as well. JDRF continues to be deeply involved in ongoing conversations with Congress and the Administration about this important topic.
Spread the word
Materials and information to help you educate others.
Growing Support
Learn more about why JDRF is telling insurance companies to provide coverage that works for people with T1D.
See What’s at Stake
See why choice is so important for people with T1D, especially when it comes to choosing an insulin pump.
What JDRF is Fighting For
JDRF plays an important role in accelerating innovation and ensuring access for all Americans with T1D.
Our Partners
Thanks to our partners fighting for #Coverage2Control
