Medicare Diabetic Supply -- Just What Is Covered And How Do I Get It?
If you have Medicare, you probably already know that diabetic supplies and equipment are covered on your plan. Do you know exactly what is available though? Many people don't.
If you have diabetes, your glucose testing supplies and equipment are covered under Medicare Part B. Equipment that is covered is blood glucose testing meters, testing strips, lancets, and control solutions for your meter.
Renata Nyleve Editor of the "Free Diabetic Testing Supplies" website -- http://www.FreeDiabeticTestingSupplies.net -- pointed out;
"…Insulin is covered under Medicare Part B only when used with an insulin pump. Medicare Part D does cover insulin and related supplies, such as syringes, alcohol swabs or insulin inhaler devices…"
Medicare covers diabetic supplies at 80% to the Medicare-approved amount. You have to pay the remaining 20% (after deductible) if you don't have other insurance to help pick up the cost. To get your supplies you will need a prescription from your doctor. This must have a diagnosis of diabetes written on it, type of monitor needed, number of test strips and lancets, frequency of blood sugar testing that you should do and the prescribed treatment (insulin, oral anti-diabetic agents or self management).
You can get this prescription filled at any pharmacy or medical equipment supplier that takes Medicare. Make sure to keep track of the refills you have left and remember prescriptions expire after a year.
"…Another option, and perhaps the best, to get your diabetic medical supplies while on Medicare is through the mail. Mail order companies do all the work for you. Many will even call your doctor to get the prescription if you ask them to. These companies cover the same equipment as you would get at a pharmacy and they do all the paperwork involved. This means no claim forms for Medicare or your supplemental insurance. The best part of this though is the fact that it all is delivered right to your door and that they even send reminders when it's time to reorder…" added R. Nyleve.
Further information and resources to get your free diabetes supplies online by visiting: http://www.FreeDiabeticTestingSupplies.net
If you have diabetes, your glucose testing supplies and equipment are covered under Medicare Part B. Equipment that is covered is blood glucose testing meters, testing strips, lancets, and control solutions for your meter.
Renata Nyleve Editor of the "Free Diabetic Testing Supplies" website -- http://www.FreeDiabeticTestingSupplies.net -- pointed out;
"…Insulin is covered under Medicare Part B only when used with an insulin pump. Medicare Part D does cover insulin and related supplies, such as syringes, alcohol swabs or insulin inhaler devices…"
Medicare covers diabetic supplies at 80% to the Medicare-approved amount. You have to pay the remaining 20% (after deductible) if you don't have other insurance to help pick up the cost. To get your supplies you will need a prescription from your doctor. This must have a diagnosis of diabetes written on it, type of monitor needed, number of test strips and lancets, frequency of blood sugar testing that you should do and the prescribed treatment (insulin, oral anti-diabetic agents or self management).
You can get this prescription filled at any pharmacy or medical equipment supplier that takes Medicare. Make sure to keep track of the refills you have left and remember prescriptions expire after a year.
"…Another option, and perhaps the best, to get your diabetic medical supplies while on Medicare is through the mail. Mail order companies do all the work for you. Many will even call your doctor to get the prescription if you ask them to. These companies cover the same equipment as you would get at a pharmacy and they do all the paperwork involved. This means no claim forms for Medicare or your supplemental insurance. The best part of this though is the fact that it all is delivered right to your door and that they even send reminders when it's time to reorder…" added R. Nyleve.
Further information and resources to get your free diabetes supplies online by visiting: http://www.FreeDiabeticTestingSupplies.net
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