Diabetes screenings
Medicare Coverage Information
Overview
Medicare provides free diabetes screenings for beneficiaries at high risk for diabetes. These preventive screenings help detect potential health issues early and can include blood tests to assess diabetes risk.
- Free diabetes screenings for eligible Medicare beneficiaries
- Screening includes blood glucose tests to check for diabetes
- Typically covers up to two screenings per year
- No cost-sharing for qualifying beneficiaries
- Screenings are part of Medicare's preventive care services
- Medicare Part B beneficiaries
- Individuals with risk factors like high blood pressure
- Patients with a history of high blood sugar
- Those with a body mass index over 30
- No out-of-pocket costs for eligible beneficiaries
- Screenings are covered 100% when performed by Medicare-approved providers
- No deductible or copayment required
- Must meet specific risk criteria to qualify
- Screenings must be ordered by a qualified healthcare provider
- Limited to specific types of diabetes risk assessments
- Consult with your primary care physician
- Discuss your diabetes risk factors
- Request a diabetes screening during your next preventive visit
- Call 1-800-MEDICARE for more information
Last updated: 6/15/2025
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- Medicare
- Last Updated
- 6/15/2025
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- Medicare diabetes screeningdiabetes preventionMedicare preventive servicesdiabetes risk testMedicare health screenings
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