Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover Diabetic Test Strips?
Only in certain cases. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers some diabetic test supplies, including blood glucose (blood sugar) test strips.
Only in certain cases: Part B
Source: Medicare.gov, Blood sugar test strips, 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
- Blood sugar test strips
Description
Medicare covers different kinds of 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.
Provider requirements
Make sure your doctors and DME suppliers are enrolled in Medicare and will accept assignment. Medicare will only pay for DME items if you get them from suppliers who are enrolled in Medicare. It’s also important to ask your suppliers 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).
If suppliers are participating in Medicare, they must accept assignment (which means, they can charge you only the coinsurance and Part B deductible for the Medicare approved amount).
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
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Questions
Does Medicare Cover Diabetic Test Strips?
Only in certain cases. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers some diabetic test supplies, including blood glucose (blood sugar) test strips.
Which part of Medicare covers Diabetic Test Strips?
Medicare.gov lists Blood sugar test strips under Part B.
How much do you pay for Diabetic Test Strips with Medicare?
Per Medicare.gov: After the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount.
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover Diabetic Test Strips?
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 Diabetic Test Strips?
Only in certain cases. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers some diabetic test supplies, including blood glucose (blood sugar) test strips.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi