Diabetes Supplies

Northwood, Inc. manages prior authorizations and the supplier network for diabetes supplies (including blood glucose monitors and testing supplies, and insulin pumps and supplies) for the following members:

• Blue Cross commercial (Fully insured groups and members with individual coverage) and BCN commercial
  
  Exception: Members who have pharmacy benefits through BCN pr Blue Cross can obtain certain DME, including continuous glucose monitor, or CGM, products, from participating network pharmacies. Prior authorization could be required.
• BCN Advantage^℠ and Medicare Plus Blue^℠
• Members must obtain CGM products through a participating network pharmacy. Prior authorization could be required.
• UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust members with BCN Advantage plans must obtain CGM products through a DME supplier.
• Northwood is the preferred provider for Blue Cross commercial and Medicare Plus Blue members.