[Ucrea] Health Net – Changes to Blood Glucose Meter and Test Strip Coverage

[Cristina Otegui]

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*November 3, 2025*

To:

UCR Emeriti & Retirees

From:

UCR Retirement Center on behalf of UCR Central HR Benefits Office

Re:

*Health Net – Changes to Blood Glucose Meter and Test Strip Coverage*


Health Net has announced upcoming changes to coverage for blood glucose
meters and test strips, effective January 1, 2026.  Lifescan’s OneTouch
supplies will shift from Tier 2 to Tier 3 copay.  Meanwhile, Roche Accu-Chek
Ⓡ and Abbott FreeStyle glucose meters and test strips will be available at
Tier 2 copays.  Health Net’s microsite will be updated to reflect these
changes.



Notifications will be sent to UC Blue & Gold members currently using
Lifescan’s OneTouch supplies.



*What Members Can Expect:*

   - Continued use of OneTouch supplies with Tier 3 copay beginning January
   1, 2026, or
   - Transition to Accu-Chek or FreeStyle products, with glucose meters
   provided at no cost and test strips covered at Tier 2 copays.  Members must
   obtain new prescriptions from their providers, diabetic educator, or
   pharmacist before January 1, 2026, and present the product details on their
   notification letter and the vendor flyer to the pharmacist when picking up
   supplies.
   -

*For Questions:*

   - *Accu-Chek products:* Visit https://www.accu-chek.com/ or call
   1-800-858-8072, Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
   - *Abbott FreeStyle products:* Visit http://www.choosefreestyle.com/ or
   call 1-855-632-8658, available daily from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Eastern Time
   (excluding holidays).
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