Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover Diabetes Screening?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers diabetes screenings if you’re eligible.
Yes: Part B
Source: Medicare.gov, Diabetes screenings, checked October 23, 2026.
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Coverage at a glance
- Covered?
- Yes
- Which part
- Part B
- What you pay
- You pay nothing if your provider accepts assignment.
- How often
- Up to 2 screenings each year
- Type
- Preventive service
- Part B deductible 2026
- $283 a year (CMS). Part B premium $202.90 a month.
- Medicare.gov page
- Diabetes screenings
Description
Diabetes screenings are blood tests that check if you have or are at risk for diabetes. These screenings may be fasting or non-fasting glucose tests, A1C tests, or other Medicare-approved glucose tests.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Coverage details
Part B covers diabetes screenings if your doctor or other health care provider determines you’re at risk for developing diabetes.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Who's eligible
You must have at least one of these risk factors:
- High blood pressure
- History of abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels
- Obesity
- History of high blood sugar
Of if you have 2 or more of these conditions:
- You’re 65 or older.
- You’re overweight.
- You have a family history of diabetes (parents or siblings).
- You have a history of gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) or delivery of a baby weighing more than 9 pounds.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Costs
You pay nothing if your health care provider accepts assignment.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
How often
Up to 2 each year (within 12 months of your most recent screening).
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
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Questions
Does Medicare Cover Diabetes Screening?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers diabetes screenings if you’re eligible.
Which part of Medicare covers Diabetes Screening?
Medicare.gov lists Diabetes screenings under Part B.
How much do you pay for Diabetes Screening with Medicare?
Per Medicare.gov: You pay nothing if your provider accepts assignment.
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover Diabetes Screening?
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 Screening?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers diabetes screenings if you’re eligible.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi