Most insulin is covered under Medicare B for nothing.
As of January 1, 2006 every senior in the United States will have the option of getting a drug plan. AARP actually has some great options under Medicare Part D. I would look this up on the internet to see what options are out there.
He can also get mail order meds from the VA. If you can give him a ride there for the initial visit, he can get hooked up, and they will mail them to him.
Kerry
Nurse (RN)
35 years in Nursing: OB/GYN, Peds, Oncology, hospice, Ortho, Neuro, Addiction, Recovery, Geriatrics,