People who have diabetes need to constantly stay on top of their blood sugar levels. One tool that’s commonly used to do this is blood sugar test strips. They’re used in combination with a meter to determine where a person’s blood sugar levels are at in a given moment.
If you need to use blood sugar test strips and you have Medicare health insurance, then you might be wondering whether you have any coverage for them. Keep reading to find the answer to that question and more information about Medicare and blood glucose test strips.
Yes, Medicare Part B covers the cost of some diabetic test supplies, including blood sugar test strips. When you use your Medicare coverage to purchase these test strips, and the supplier accepts assignment, you only pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount.
It is worth noting that your deductible does apply to the cost of blood sugar test strips. So you will need to pay that off before you can receive the full benefits of your coverage for this product.
Even though the bulk of the cost of test strips are covered by Original Medicare, there are still ways for you to save more on your purchase of this item. To start, you can shop around for blood sugar test strips instead of buying them from the first store that you see them. It’s often the case that you can find deals on products like these either online or in certain stores.
You can also look for coupons in magazines and drug store circulars. Often, you’ll find rebates and discounts that can be used to save even more money on the purchase of blood sugar test strips.
It’s also a good idea to get into the habit of buying generic test strips instead of name brand products. Generic medical supplies are almost always cheaper and, at least in the case of blood sugar test strips, tend to be just as effective as their more expensive counterparts.
If you’re still looking for ways to save money, then try visiting some diabetes support websites. Some of these websites offer discounted or even free diabetes supplies to people who have a financial need.
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Medicare health insurance provides coverage for many types of diabetes supplies and services. You’ll likely have even more coverage for these things if you have a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan.
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