Diabetes Screening (Fasting Plasma Glucose Test)

Does Medicare Cover a Screening Test For Diabetes?

Medicare Part B does cover tests to check for diabetes. These tests are covered only if you have one or more of the following risk factors:

Dyslipidemia (History of abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels)
Obesity
High blood pressure
History of high blood sugar

Or if you have two or more of the following risk factors:

You are age 65 or older
You are overweight
You have a family history of diabetes
You have a history of gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy)
You have delivered a baby weighing more than 9 pounds

Based on the results of these tests, you may be eligible for up to two diabetes screenings every year.

How Much Will I Pay?

If the doctor or health care provider accepts assignment, you pay nothing - $0. The Medicare Part B deductible and coinsurance do not apply.

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If you have diabetes, Medicare might cover some or all of the cost of the following items, when qualified. Click on any topic below to learn more:

Equipment and Supplies

Services and Procedures

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