Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover Diabetes Self-Management Training?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers outpatient diabetes self-management training if you're eligible.
Yes: Part B
Source: Medicare.gov, Diabetes self-management training, checked October 23, 2026.
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Coverage at a glance
- Covered?
- Yes
- Which part
- Part B
- What you pay
- After the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount.
- Type
- Preventive service
- Part B deductible 2026
- $283 a year (CMS). Part B premium $202.90 a month.
- Medicare.gov page
- Diabetes self-management training
Description
Diabetes self-management training can help you manage diabetes. The program may include tips for eating healthy and being active, monitoring blood glucose (blood sugar), taking prescription drugs, and reducing risks. Some patients may also be eligible for medical nutrition therapy services.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Coverage details
To get this training, you must have an order from your doctor or other health care provider.
Some exceptions apply if group sessions aren’t available in your area, or if your health care provider says you would benefit more from having individual training sessions.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Who's eligible
You must be diagnosed with diabetes.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Costs
After you meet the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
How often
- Up to 10 hours of initial training – 1 hour of individual training and 9 hours of group training.
- You may also qualify for up to 2 hours of follow-up training each calendar year, after the year you got your initial training.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
National Coverage Determinations
- NCD 40.1: Diabetes Outpatient Self-Management Training
Version 1, effective February 27, 2001
An NCD is the national rule CMS writes for when Medicare pays for an item or service. Local coverage determinations (LCDs) from each Medicare contractor can add detail. Read the NCD text on the CMS site.
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Questions
Does Medicare Cover Diabetes Self-Management Training?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers outpatient diabetes self-management training if you're eligible.
Which part of Medicare covers Diabetes Self-Management Training?
Medicare.gov lists Diabetes self-management training under Part B.
How much do you pay for Diabetes Self-Management Training with Medicare?
Per Medicare.gov: After the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount.
Is there a national coverage determination for Diabetes Self-Management Training?
Yes. CMS NCD 40.1, Diabetes Outpatient Self-Management Training, version 1, effective 2001-02-27.
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover Diabetes Self-Management Training?
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 Diabetes Self-Management Training?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers outpatient diabetes self-management training if you're eligible.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi