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If you or your spouse are over the age of 65 and have worked in the United States as a permanent resident of the country for at least one decade in a job that is considered to be a Medicare covered position, you may be eligible for government-funded benefits. Medicare is a program offered by the U.S. government that provides health insurance for citizens who are over 65 years old. However, Medicare does currently cover some individuals who are under that age if they have a disability or are suffering from a serious condition like renal failure. Medicare is actually divided into two types of coverage, Part A, which is given at no cost for most people, and Part B, which requires that a $96.40 quarterly premium be paid.

Under this coverage, Medicare diabetic supplies and medical testing are available to those who are eligible. Coverage for fasting plasma glucose tests, which can be done two times per year are provided at no cost for those with Part A Medicare coverage. For those with Part B, supplies for home usage are partially paid for (80%) by Medicare after the annual deductible is met, which includes items such as lancets and test strips, as well as a glucose monitor if necessary.

In order to receive Medicare diabetic supplies, one must have a prescription from their physician that indicates they have been tested for and diagnosed with the disease. Other pertinent bit of information needed includes the number of expected lancets or testing strips needed, as well as whether or not insulin will be a part of treatment, how often the patient will be expected to test their blood, and what type of glucose monitor is recommended.

Doctors are also able to write prescriptions for their patients who require some type of special footwear due to their diabetes, which may range from completely custom-made shoes, or simple inlays used to correct some type of foot problem. This type of therapeutic footwear for diabetics is covered under Medicare's Part B plan, which means that patients are required to pay a total of 20% of the related costs. The prescription must clearly indicate that patients are under a doctor's care for the condition of diabetes and that they have been diagnosed with at least one of the many foot ailments that are associated with the disease.

Medicare diabetic supplies are available to anyone who is deemed qualified under the plan's eligibility requirements. For more information, ask your own doctor or any other healthcare professional, or visit Medicare's website for details regarding how to go about applying for coverage.