Does Medicare Cover Diabetic Shoes?
Yes, Medicare will cover the cost of one pair of
therapeutic shoes (diabetic shoes) and inserts for people with diabetes if you
have a medical need for them. The Medicare payment for therapeutic shoes is
subject to the requirement that they are necessary and reasonable for
protection of insensitive feet or neuropathy (nerve damage in the feet).
Medicare will cover one of the following per calendar
year:
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One pair of depth-inlay shoes and three pairs of
inserts or;
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One pair of custom molded shoes (including
inserts) and two additional pairs of inserts. This option is only available if
you cannot wear depth-inlay shoes due to a foot deformity.
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In certain cases, Medicare may also cover
separate inserts or shoe modifications instead of inserts.
well said...Hosey..
ReplyDeleteDiabetic shoes
Diabetic Shoes are specially designed shoes that are intended to reduce the risk foot disease such as burning feet, flat feet, poor blood circulation, etc.