Diabetes/Insulin and the Donut Hole

A common request this time of year is a plea to help find a way to deal with the cost of insulin through the donut hole. Outside of the following I would be interested to know what I may be missing.

1. Try to see if they can qualify for LIS
2. See if there is a special needs plan (diabetes) that may have better coverage for insulin.
3. Try to get an allowance from the pharmaceutical company. (Usually never an option.)
4. Use the program that Walmart has for generic Novolin N and R for about $25.00 a bottle.
5. Reduce total cost by shopping around. (Costo / Sams Club - usually less e
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