Does Medicare Pay for my Diabetic Shoes?

Learn more about Foot Conditions Medicare Will Pay For

If you qualify, Medicare will pay 80%have severe diabetic feet conditions or if you have diabetes, Medicare can a portion or all of your footwear and inserts.

Original Medicare can pay a portion of the cost of your diabetic shoes. Medicare Part B will cover both the fitting and the footwear. You only pay your deductible.

Here are some of the services Medicare pays for:

·       One pair of extra-depth shoes

·       Three pairs of inserts

·       Custom shoes if needed

·       Toe fillers

At least one of the following health conditions must be met to qualify:

Diabetes:

·       Foot deformity

·       Peripheral Neuropathy caused by diabetes

Foot ulcers:

·       Amputation of the foot

·       Poor circulation

·       Must be getting treatment through a thorough health care plan

·       Medicare also requires:

·       Doctor Verification of your need for therapeutic shoes and/or inserts.

·       MD, Do, PA or ARPN qualified provider PW for therapeutic shoes and/or inserts

Even with Medicare, you could still pay a portion of the cost with copays, coinsurance and deductibles. Depending on your secondary insurance, it may pick up the other 20%.

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