Does Medicare Pay for my Diabetic Shoes?

reutersorthotics@gmail.com (Nick Jensen) — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 18:09:46 GMT

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If you qualify, Medicare will pay 80%have severe diabetic feet conditions or if you have diabetes, Medicare can a portion or all of your footwear and inserts.

Original Medicare can pay a portion of the cost of your diabetic shoes. Medicare Part B will cover both the fitting and the footwear. You only pay your deductible.

Here are some of the services Medicare pays for:

· One pair of extra-depth shoes

· Three pairs of inserts

· Custom shoes if needed

· Toe fillers

At least one of the following health conditions must be met to qualify:

Diabetes:

· Foot deformity

· Peripheral Neuropathy caused by diabetes

Foot ulcers:

· Amputation of the foot

· Poor circulation

· Must be getting treatment through a thorough health care plan

· Medicare also requires:

· Doctor Verification of your need for therapeutic shoes and/or inserts.

· MD, Do, PA or ARPN qualified provider PW for therapeutic shoes and/or inserts

Even with Medicare, you could still pay a portion of the cost with copays, coinsurance and deductibles. Depending on your secondary insurance, it may pick up the other 20%.

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Does Medicare Pay for my Diabetic Shoes?

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