Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover Continuous Glucose Monitors?
Only in certain cases. Medicare may cover a continuous glucose monitor and related supplies if you’re eligible.
Only in certain cases: Part B
Source: Medicare.gov, Continuous glucose monitors, checked October 23, 2026.
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Coverage at a glance
- Covered?
- Only in certain cases
- Which part
- Part B
- What you pay
- After the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount.
- Type
- Durable medical equipment (DME)
- Part B deductible 2026
- $283 a year (CMS). Part B premium $202.90 a month.
- Medicare.gov page
- Continuous glucose monitors
Description
Continuous glucose monitors track your glucose (blood sugar) levels through a device that's attached to your body.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Coverage details
Medicare covers different kinds of durable medical equipment (DME) in different ways. Depending on the type of equipment:
- You may need to rent the equipment.
- You may need to buy the equipment.
- You may be able to choose whether to rent or buy the equipment.
- Some items become your property after you’ve made a certain number of rental payments.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Who's eligible
If you have diabetes, Medicare may cover a continuous glucose monitor and related supplies (like sensors) if your doctor or other health care provider orders them for you and you meet the following conditions:
- You take insulin or have a history of problems with low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
- You or your caregiver have had enough training to use a continuous glucose monitor as directed.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Provider requirements
Before your health care provider orders a continuous glucose monitor, they must evaluate you and make sure you're eligible.
Make sure your doctors and DME suppliers are enrolled in Medicare. It’s also important to ask a supplier if they participate in Medicare or will accept assignment of your claims before you get DME.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Costs
After you meet the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount (if your supplier accepts assignment).
It's important to ask a supplier if they participate in Medicare or will accept assignment of your claims before you get DME. If a supplier are participates in Medicare, they must accept assignment (which means they can charge you only the coinsurance and Part B deductible for the Medicare-approved amount).
A non-participating provider doesn't have to accept assignment, but may choose to do so in your case. If a DME supplier doesn't participate in Medicare or won't accept assignment, you may be charged more. For rented DME, make sure the supplier is willing to accept assignment for all rental months, otherwise you'll have to pay the full cost of your DME upfront. If this happens, Medicare will pay you later for the amount it covers after your claims have been submitted and processed by Medicare.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
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Questions
Does Medicare Cover Continuous Glucose Monitors?
Only in certain cases. Medicare may cover a continuous glucose monitor and related supplies if you’re eligible.
Which part of Medicare covers Continuous Glucose Monitors?
Medicare.gov lists Continuous glucose monitors under Part B.
How much do you pay for Continuous Glucose Monitors with Medicare?
Per Medicare.gov: After the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount.
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover Continuous Glucose Monitors?
Medicare Advantage plans must cover what Original Medicare covers and some offer extra benefits. Check the plan's Evidence of Coverage. Rivvi does not recommend plans.
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Does Medicare Cover Continuous Glucose Monitors?
Only in certain cases. Medicare may cover a continuous glucose monitor and related supplies if you’re eligible.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi