Medicare Part B covers diabetes supplies including blood glucose monitors, test strips, lancets, and insulin pumps. Medicare also covers diabetes self-management training and medical nutrition therapy. Insulin used with an insulin pump is covered by Part B; other insulin is covered by Part D.
Key Points
- Medicare Part B covers blood glucose monitors, test strips, lancets, and insulin pumps
- Insulin used with insulin pump: covered by Part B
- Other insulin: covered by Part D
- Diabetes self-management training: covered by Part B
- Medical nutrition therapy: covered by Part B for diabetes patients