I am proud to debut Medicare and Mondays, my musical, impassioned, plea to Congress to pass H.R. 5644, the Medicare CGM Access Act of 2014.* H.R. 5644 would have Medicare cover the cost of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices. CGM technology is a life-saver for many diabetics, including yours truly, who are insulin-dependent.
A petition created by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) underscores the legislation’s importance and urgency.
The continuous glucose monitor (CGM) has been shown to improve glucose control — preventing dangerous high and low blood sugars — and is recommended by national diabetes clinical guidelines and covered by nearly all private health plans.
However, Medicare does not yet cover CGM devices, leaving seniors with insulin-dependent diabetes vulnerable to high rates of hospitalization and emergency room visits.
Read the JDRF petition at thepetitionsite.com.
Please, please please share the video, spread the word and sign the JDRF petition urging Medicare to provide coverage for CGM technology.
This singing sister of the pump thanks you!
PS: Read the back story of this video shoot and my letter to the president of the United States.
*Update: This bill died in Congress, but a new bill, H.R. 1427 Medicare CGM Access Act of 2015, was introduced on March 18, 2015. Please subscribe to this blog for my updates.
LOVE the video, and this important work that you are doing here!
Thanks for your support Tony!!!!
Great job. U r my super hero
With people like you as the wind beneath my wings, I can fly higher!
The world is a better place because of you. Whatever it takes to assist you in your quest to defeat T1, I will be there by your side. Muah!
You have always been a great support system for me. I thank you and welcome you on behalf of all of us who battle T1D on a daily basis.
Love you
I LOVE this video – and I would like to see it go viral because it is SO IMPORTANT!! ….and you Bonnie, are an awesome talent, leader, advocate and friend!
I get much of my gumption and strength for you Geri! Thank you!
Great job you are amazing and always a hero
Great job you are amazing and always a hero
Good luck keep trying! Praying for you.
Thank you for commenting! Stay tuned!
It is a total disgrace that Medicare will not cover the meds that are needed to preserve someone’s life while waiting for a cure for diabetes to be discovered! I love you Bonnie, and support your amazing effort in fighting justice while dealing with a less than humane decision in what Medicare will and will not cover.
Well done. Very well said, musically that is.:)
Love the song, love you…………..and love that we can make a difference in the world!!! xoxoxo
Geri, that’s our true blessing. So thankful for you and us!
Very kind of you, Craig! Welcome to “Bonnie’s World”!