Glucose Monitors & Diabetes Supplies with OTC Benefit

Diabetes Monitoring with Your OTC Card

Managing diabetes requires consistent monitoring. Your OTC benefit can cover many of the daily supplies you need to keep your blood sugar under control.

What's Typically Covered

• Blood glucose test strips: Generic and name-brand options
• Lancets: For finger-prick blood samples
• Alcohol swabs: Pre-injection cleaning
• Diabetic skin care: Foot cream, hand cream for dry skin
• Compression socks: Improve circulation in feet and legs

OTC vs Part B Coverage

It's important to understand the difference:

• Part B: Covers glucose monitors and strips prescribed by your doctor (with 20% copay)
• OTC Benefit: Covers additional OTC strips and supplies with no copay

Many seniors use both: Part B for their primary meter and supplies, plus OTC benefit for backup strips, lancets, and diabetic care products.