Medicare Part B Coverage for Diabetes Supplies

Medicare Part B will cover much of your diabetes care, including doctors' services, lab tests, preventive care and supplies.¹ If you have diabetes, it also covers your self-testing equipment and supplies, whether you use insulin or not.² This includes:

• Blood glucose monitors
• Blood glucose test strips and control solutions
• Lancing devices and lancets

You may also be eligible to have costs covered for a variety of diabetes-related services and supplies through Medicare Part B, provided that certain conditions are met and your doctor refers you to receive these services. Some of these supplies and services include: ³

• Continuous glucose monitors (CGM) and related supplies, including sensors and transmitters
• Durable insulin pumps, including the insulin used with the pump
• Hemoglobin A1C tests
• Diabetes self-management training
• Medical nutrition therapy services
• Therapeutic shoes and inserts
• Eye exams for diabetic retinopathy 

To get your diabetes supplies under Medicare Part B, you need a prescription and referral from your doctor. If you and your doctor determine that an Accu-Chek® Guide Me blood glucose monitor and Accu-Chek Guide test strips are right for you, they can specify Accu-Chek Guide Me blood glucose meter on the prescription. They can even include the phrase "Do Not Substitute" to make sure you get the brand you want.

After you have met the yearly Part B deductible, you'll pay coinsurance of 20% of the Medicare-approved payment rate for necessary supplies and services.⁴ Many Medicare beneficiaries have additional coverage that may help them pay the coinsurance.

All diabetes supplies are reimbursed at the same rate under Medicare Part B.⁵  You won't pay more to get quality Accu-Chek diabetes products available at all major retail pharmacies.

It is important to consult with your insurance provider to confirm specific coverage details and ensure you understand your benefits and costs.  For more detailed information on the services, supplies, and eligibility criteria covered by Medicare Part B, you can consult the following resources:

• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Website: Visit CMS.gov for the latest updates, policies, and detailed documentation on Medicare coverage.
• Medicare.gov Website: Visit Medicare.gov for additional information on Medicare services, coverage options, and to access various resources about diabetes care under Medicare.
• Local Coverage Determination: Glucose Monitors (L33822): Provides specific guidelines on the coverage and requirements for glucose monitoring devices.

¹All information provided herein is for general informational purposes only. It is up to the insured to understand their specific insurance and coverage. Specific limitations and requirements may apply. Accu-Chek test strips are covered under Medicare Part B when medically necessary and prescribed by a physician. Roche Diabetes Care, Inc. does not guarantee coverage or payments.

²Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Medicare Coverage of Diabetes Supplies. Available at: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/mln7674574-medicare-coverage-diabetes-supplies.pdf Last accessed March 31, 2026.

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