What does Medicare diabetes supplies include?

June 13, 2010 - PRLog -- Medicare is now starting to cover things such as monitors (meters), test strips and lancets. This is especially true for everyone who is enrolled and receiving Medicare Part B. There are of course limits as to what you get. The test strips and lancets are going to be limited to a certain amount that you can get each moth. Before signing up to receive your supplies through a supplier, you should make sure to understand everything there is about the program.

C. Molina editor of several diabetes websites like http://www.mydiabetessupply.com, said:

“…Right now, under the current Medicare Part B program, you are going to be able to receive up to 100 test strips and lancets each month. Medicare will pay for more only if the doctor orders more and submits a document that it would be beneficiary to the patient if he or she would test more often. People who do not use insulin to control their diabetes are eligible for 100 strips and lancets as well,but only every two months…”

There is going to be a deductible for each person and that is going to be $100 with a 20T% co payment. That is going to be applied to the purchase of diabetic supplies. You will need to make sure to ask the supplier if they are enrolled in a Medicare program and can accept it. If you are using a pharmacy, you will only be asked to pay the amount that is due at the time of the bill and make it payable to Medicare. The pharmacy will be able to help you file the claim to Medicare if you need the help.

“…There are many suppliers that work with Medicare and do all the necessary paper work for you. This is a great way to alleviate stress and take away all the aggravating paper work. They will also be able to bill the companies directly and not have to go back and forth between you and the insurance company. If you are recipient of Medicare, it would be in your best interest to make sure you understand everything before committing to one certain program. Talk with your physician and pharmacist to see if the could recommend a company that is good for getting free to no cost supplies right to your door. Medicare works with hundreds of supply companies that can help you get the most of the supplies you need each month. Learn to manage your diabetes and you could be on your way to living a life without any worries…”

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