Health Net: Roche Accu-Chek® and Abbott FreeStyle® Will Replace Lifescan OneTouch® 2026

Members can continue to use OneTouch® but pay at a higher Tier level

Effective January 1, 2026, Health Net will apply changes to the covered blood glucose meters and test strips under the pharmacy benefit.

As part of this update, Lifescan OneTouch® meters and test strips will no longer be covered at the preferred Tier 2 level.

Members who choose to continue using OneTouch® test strips may do so; however, they will be processed at Tier 3, with no prior approval required. OneTouch meters will no longer be available as of December 1, 2025.

The covered brand will move to Roche Accu-Chek® and Abbott FreeStyle® meters and test strips.

Key changes:

• OneTouch® meters and test strips will no longer be covered at Tier 2 starting January 1, 2026.
• Members who remain on OneTouch® may continue to do so, and claims will be processed at Tier 3.
• No prior approval will be required for members who stay with OneTouch® (grandfathered).

Transition timeline

• December 1, 2025: Members may begin to get preferred Accu-Chek® or FreeStyle® meters and test strips at the pharmacy.
• January 1, 2026: OneTouch® test strips will be processed under Tier 3 coverage.​​​

Suggested member actions

To support a smooth transition during year-end and holiday periods, members are urged to:

• Request a new prescription in December 2025 for preferred products.
• Present their notification letter to their pharmacist for help.
• Consider a 90-day supply through mail order or Maintenance Choice.

Member notification

Impacted members will receive a mailed notification letter by November 1, 2025. The letter details:

• Preferred options
• Transition steps
• Support resources

1 Accu-Chek® and FreeStyle® flyers with information on how to obtain a meter at no cost will be posted by 12/1/25 in the Pharmacy section on healthnet.com and myhealthnetca.com.