Dear Toni: I order my diabetic supplies from a mail-order program through my employer benefits. Recently, I have been laid off and had to enroll in Medicare. I received a letter stating my supplier ...

Toni King has authored several books on the subject of Medicare and has appeared regularly as a guest on the American Family Radio Network. I am diabetic and I order my diabetic supplies from a ...

A cost-effective change in Medicare may limit the number of vendors diabetes patients can obtain glucose-testing supplies from. Part of the new plan restricts beneficiaries to choosing from 1 of 18 ...

I am diabetic and I order my diabetic supplies from a mail-order program through my employer benefits. Recently, I have been laid off and had to enroll in Medicare. I received a letter stating my ...

Starting July 1, seniors with diabetes should be able to save some money when they buy the blood sugar testing supplies they need to monitor their disease. That's when Medicare kicks off a new ...

The results are consistent with prior surveys by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. The group said CMS has put its 2019 round of bidding on hold, a move it "applauds." More than 5 years ...

Medicare Part B will cover insulin pumps and insulin if a person meets the necessary criteria. Part D will cover prescription insulin and related medical supplies for diabetes. Under Medicare Part B ...

I am diabetic. I have Original Medicare, a Medigap and a Part D drug plan. I am confused as to what covers my insulin and syringes and what covers my test strips/lancets to test my blood sugar. This ...

Diabetes is a serious disease. It can lead to kidney problems, glaucoma and other eye disorders, foot ulcers, amputation of feet or legs, stroke, diabetic coma, and even death. If your doctor thinks ...

Medicare prescription drug coverage, such as stand-alone Part D plans and Medicare Advantage drug plans, provides comprehensive coverage for diabetes medications. Original Medicare (parts A and B) ...

The Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) is a free initiative designed to help Medicare recipients with prediabetes reduce their chance of developing type 2 diabetes. The MDPP is a structured ...