Medicare Part B And Diabetic Supplies?

If you have Medicare Part B, you are covered for various diabetic supplies when you get your diabetic supplies from Litvin Center's For Diabetes whether you are an insulin dependent diabetic (taking insulin) or non-insulin dependent diabetic (not taking insulin). This coverage will pay for a glucose testing monitor, blood glucose test strips, lancet devices and lancets, and glucose control solutions. The amount of diabetic supplies are set by your doctor's recommendation on how many times per day he would like you to monitor your blood glucose levels. Therefore, you are eligible to receive as many diabetic supplies as your doctor deems medically necessary. If you consistently change this blood sugar testing amount or receive a large amount of diabetic supplies (test strips and lancets), Medicare will put the claim to review to ensure that the amount of test strips and lancets adheres to your medical doctors recommendation. For more information about Medicare and diabetic supplies, please call one of our customer service representatives at 201-461-0816. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will explain Medicare coverage and diabetic supplies.

Medicare And Diabetic Services?

Diabetic Services: If your doctor thinks you are at risk for complications from diabetes, you are covered for diabetes self-management training. Medical nutrition therapy services are also covered for people with diabetes (or kidney disease) when referred by a doctor. These services can be given by a registered dietician or nutrition professional and include supplies and diet counseling and therapy services to help you manage your diabetes. For more information about The Litvin Center's For Diabetes diabetic services, call us at 201-461-0816 and one of our customer service representatives will explain Medicare coverage for diabetic services.

The Difference Between Medicare Part A And Medicare Part B?

There are two types of Medicare, Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B. Medicare Part B is the program that will cover the majority of products and services for people with diabetes, while Medicare Part A covers medical care such as hospital care, hospice care, part-time home health care and some skilled nursing facility care. Medicare Part A has no monthly premium, but has a deductible for each benefit period. Medicare Part B also has an annual deductible of $110 and a coinsurance of 20% for most covered services. That means that for diabetic supplies Medicare covers 80% of their approved costs of covered items. Some of the diabetic products covered are the following: blood glucose monitor, blood glucose test strips, lancets, lancing device, control solution and insulin pump supplies. Insulin and syringes are not covered by Medicare . More information can be obtained by calling us at 201-461-0816. Our customer service representatives will explain Medicare coverage and diabetic supplies and services.