| With
the passage of the Therapeutic Shoe Bill in 1995, Medicare now offers coverage
for custom-molded shoes, depth shoes, inserts and shoe modifications for individuals
who meet specific requirements. To obtain coverage patients must have physician
certification that they meet the requirements, receive a written footwear prescription
from a podiatrist or other qualified physician, obtain the footwear from a qualified
provider or supplier and file the appropriate claim forms. |
American
Diabetes Association
Diabetes
Screening, Supplies, and Self-Management Training
Medicare
Coverage of Therapeutic Footwear for People with Diabetes
National
Diabetes Education Program
The Power to Control Diabetes is in Your Hands educates Older Adults about the
importance checking their blood glucose levels, managing the ABCs of diabetes,
and how to access Medicare benefits that help pay for diabetes equipment, supplies
and additional training with a healthcare professional.
Resources
For Health Care Professionals
Educational tools for providers and patients, links to diabetes education resources,
ready-made slide presentations, tool kits filled with both provider and patient
materials, and multimedia materials.
What
you should know about Diabetes and
The Upcoming Changes to Medicare - pdf document
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