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University medical plans cover autism and services related to applied behavioral analysis (ABA). Contact the UHC¡¯s Live and Work Well program for intake and coordination of mental health and medical benefits. Access claim submission guidelines on the Live and Work Well website; go to Plan Contacts for full contact information.

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Conditions commonly treated through a behavioral health visit include: ADD/ADHD, addiction, anxiety, depression, mental health disorders and counseling. A wide range of providers are available, including in-person and virtual options. See the Behavioral Health webpage for details.

Behavioral Health

Lactation Support & Counseling 

Pregnant and postpartum women have access to comprehensive lactation support and counseling from trained providers, as well as breastfeeding equipment if they are enrolled in a university medical plan. Lactation support and counseling are usually available through the hospital where your child was delivered or the provider involved in your delivery and do not require a prescription. 

Equipment 

Medical plan coverage includes coverage for breast pump equipment. Manual breast pumps are covered at no cost when obtained from an in-network durable medical equipment (DME) provider (physician¡¯s prescription required). Manual electric breast pumps may be obtained through an out-of-network DME provider subject to applicable deductible and co-insurance. 

Breast pumps do not need to be medically necessary and may be rented or purchased. Rental pumps convert to a purchase after 10 months. Pumps may be ordered up to 30 days before the baby¡¯s due date. National DME providers include: 

• Byram Healthcare: 1-877-773-1972 
• Edgepark Medical Supplies: 1-855-504-2099 
• AdaptHealth: 1-844-727-6667 
• Synapse Health: 1-888-336-9363 
• Aeroflow Healthcare: 1-844-867-9890 
• Pumping Essentials: 1-866-688-4203 

Local DME providers can be found via UHC. See Plan Contacts for contact information.

Employees, retirees and covered dependents enrolled in University medical plan may obtain diabetic supplies through either the medical or prescription drug portion of their plan, depending on where the supplies are purchased. Medicare-eligible retirees have different options available to them. 

Via Medical Coverage 

Diabetic supplies obtained through an in-network durable medical equipment (DME) provider are covered under the medical portion of the plan. Coverage is provided at no cost for most medical plans, however, Healthy Savings Plan and Retiree Healthy Savings Plan enrollees are subject to applicable deductible and co-insurance.  

National DME providers include (links exit UM System site): 

• : 1-855-404-6727 
  • Test strips, glucometers, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), diabetic supplies, Tandem insulin pumps 
• : 866-422-4866
  • Test strips, glucometers, CGMs, diabetic supplies, Tandem and Beta Bionic insulin pumps 
• : 1-877-902-9726 
  • Test strips, glucometers, diabetic supplies, Tandem and Beta Bionic pumps and supplies 
• : 1-877-405-3668 (option 2) 
  • Shoes 
• : 1-800-321-0591 
  • Test strips, glucometers, CGMs, diabetic supplies, Tandem and Beta Bionic pumps and supplies 
• : 1-800-591-3455 (option 4) 
  • OmniPod insulin pump and supplies only 
• : 1-877-754-6542 
  • Diabetic shoes 
• : 1-800-646-4633 
  • MiniMed insulin pumps and supplies, continuous glucose monitors 
• : 1-888-336-9363 
  • Test strips, glucometers, diabetic supplies 
• : 1-877-801-6901 
  • Tandem insulin pumps and supplies 

Via Prescription Coverage 

Diabetic supplies obtained through a pharmacy are processed under the prescription drug portion of your plan and subject to normal copays or coinsurance. Covered items may include test strips, lancets, needles, syringes, alcohol wipes and glucose monitors (monitors may be offered at no cost periodically). Generic supplies are available for Ascensia brand monitors and brand-name supplies are available for One Touch brand monitors.  

Medicare Advantage Plan Enrollees 

Retirees and dependents enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan may obtain select blood glucose meters and test strips at a $0 copay, along with related diabetic supplies. Supplies may be obtained from any pharmacy or DME provider that accepts Medicare. Brands include: 

• ACCU_CHEK: Guide Me and Guide meters; Guide test strips 
• Contour: Plus Blue, Next Gen, Next One and Next EZ meters; Plus and Next test strips 

Supplies include any brand of lancets, lancing device, glucose control solution (to test the accuracy of the meter) and replacement batteries. 

Faculty, staff and covered dependents age 7 and older enrolled in a University medical plan may receive a flu vaccine at an on-campus clinic each fall at no cost. Due to different vaccination needs, children age 6 and younger should receive their flu vaccine from a health care provider, health department or community clinic. 

Flu Vaccine Clinics

MU Health Care employees receive a free flu vaccine through their Staff Health office. 

If you are unable to attend one of the campus clinics, consult UHC's finder tool for for other options. 

University medical insurance includes coverage for necessary hearing exams and treatment, including medical devices, when related to illness, injury or qualifying conditions, with specific limits and network requirements. 

The University¡¯s Vision Plan also offers hearing assistance. Faculty, staff, retirees, their spouses/dependents and even extended family members can enjoy discounts on hearing aids. 

Vision Plan

All faculty, staff, retirees and their family members are encouraged to complete all applicable preventive health screenings, as appropriate for their age group. Remember, preventive care is available at no out-of-pocket cost to employees, retirees and dependents covered under a University medical plan. 

Consult UHC's preventive care guidelines for recommended preventive care schedules.