# Urgent Need Help

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Recently someone posted about resources for Omnipod - they were referring to the 5 but they might apply to others as well.

> [@Affordability Omnipod 5](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/affordability-omnipod-5/73661):
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> For all TD1 living in the US with commercial insurance, there may be a financial assistance from Omnipod to use the Omnipod 5. Excluded are patients with Medicare unfortunately, and Medicaid for obvious reasons on the latter. My Walmart pharmacist gave me my copay amount of my next refill for the pods and recommended that I should contact manufacturer and ask for a coupon. She provided an 800 number I didn’t have and after contacting manufacturer and answering a couple of easy questions I w…

Here’s a link to info about purchasing insulin for $35.00. I’m not sure if that covers all types but it’s worth looking into.

> **[More Americans Will Only Have to Pay $35 a Month for Insulin in 2024](https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-01-02/more-americans-will-only-have-to-pay-35-a-month-for-insulin-in-2024)**
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> US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.

GoodRx is a good resource for pricing medications and certain devices in your area.  
[https://www.goodrx.com/](https://www.goodrx.com/)

Compare the cost of pens vs vials - the vials seen to be cheaper based on a couple of quick searches I did. There are coupons for some products, but my pharmacist has occasionally found even better ones so be sure to ask.

Have you checked your insurance marketplace? I’m not sure but you may be able to find more affordable pricing than you would by calling an insurer directly.

All the best to you and please keep us posted. ❤

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