Blood sugar monitors
Medicare Coverage Information
Overview
Medicare provides coverage for blood sugar monitors for patients with diabetes, helping them manage their health condition effectively. Coverage typically includes certain types of monitors and testing supplies through Medicare Part B or Medicare Advantage plans.
- Covered for patients diagnosed with diabetes
- Includes blood glucose monitors and testing strips
- Requires prescription from healthcare provider
- Limited to medically necessary equipment
- Different coverage options for Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans
- Medicare Part B beneficiaries
- Patients diagnosed with diabetes
- Those with a prescription from a healthcare provider
- 20% coinsurance after meeting Part B deductible
- Suppliers must be Medicare-approved
- Some plans may cover 100% of approved monitors
- Annual limits may apply to testing supplies
- Must have diabetes diagnosis
- Limited to specific types and brands of monitors
- Quantity of testing strips may be restricted
- Requires documentation of medical necessity
- Consult with your doctor about medical necessity
- Verify coverage with your specific Medicare plan
- Get a prescription for blood sugar monitoring equipment
- Contact Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE for detailed information
Last updated: 6/15/2025
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- Medicare
- Last Updated
- 6/15/2025
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- Medicareblood sugar monitorsdiabetes suppliesglucose testingmedical equipment
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