Who Qualifies?
Medicare Coverage
Medicare may cover the cost of your diabetes testing supplies at little or no cost to you.*
To qualify for coverage, you must be:
Currently enrolled and in good standing with Medicare Part B
Diabetic, either:
- Type I
- Type II
- Insulin Dependent or
- Non-Insulin Dependent
*Medicare will reimburse 80% of the Medicare-approved amount. This means that once the annual Part B deductible is met, you are responsible for only the remaining 20%. Supplementary or secondary insurance, such as Texas Medicaid, may cover all charges.
How often does Medicare cover supplies?
Meters
|
1 every 5 years |
Strips/Lancets
|
90 day supply per testing frequency ordered by your Doctor |
Control Solution
|
1 every 6 months |
Lancet Device
|
1 every 6 months |
Batteries
|
Set of 2 every 6 months |
Texas Medicaid Coverage
Medicaid may cover the cost of your diabetes supplies if you qualify.
To qualify for coverage, you must be:
Currently enrolled and in good standing with Texas Medicaid Program.
Diabetic, either:
- Type I
- Type II
- Insulin Dependent
- Non-Insulin Dependent
How often does Texas Medicaid cover supplies?
Meters
|
1 every 5 years |
Strips/Lancets
|
30 day supply per testing frequency ordered by your Doctor |
Control Solution
|
Every 6 months |
Lancet Device
|
Every 6 months |
Batteries
|
2 batteries per year |
Private Insurance
Your private insurance company may cover your diabetes testing supplies at little or no cost to you. Private insurance policies may vary, contact your insurance provider or call us at 1-877-817-7737.
Medicare Coverage
Medicare may cover the cost of your diabetic footwear for little or no cost to you.*
To qualify for Medicare coverage, you must be:
Currently enrolled and in good standing with Medicare Part B
Diabetic, either:
- Type I
- Type II
- Insulin Dependent or
- Non-Insulin Dependent
Currently under a doctor's plan of care
How often does Medicare cover diabetic footwear?
1 pair of shoes with 3 pairs of inserts per calendar year.
*Medicare will reimburse 80% of the Medicare-approved amount. This means that once the annual Part B deductible is met, you are responsible for only the remaining 20%. Supplementary or secondary insurance, such as Texas Medicaid, may cover all charges.
Private Insurance policies may vary, contact your insurance provider or call us at 1-877-817-7737.







