Coverage for Insulin Pumps

Group health insurance policies issued or renewed after December 31, 2021, must provide coverage for a medically necessary insulin pump at no cost to a covered individual. An insurer may limit the coverage to only those expenses incurred through a network provider.

However, the requirement does not apply to qualified high deductible health plans as such coverage would be considered impermissible and render participants ineligible for HSA contributions. Current IRS guidance provides that insulin, glucometers and hemoglobin A1C testing are considered preventive care and may be covered prior to the statutory HSA deductible, but pumps are not included in that guidance.

Employer plan sponsors should work with their insurers to communicate the coverage change to participants.

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