Health Monitoring Devices Covered by OTC
Most Medicare Advantage OTC benefits cover essential health monitoring devices:
- Digital thermometers — $8–$15
- Blood pressure monitors — $25–$60 (arm cuffs recommended)
- Pulse oximeters — $15–$30
- Glucose monitors — $15–$40 (test strips also covered)
- Bathroom scales — Some plans cover digital scales
Tips for Buying Devices
Buy the best device your allowance can afford — accuracy matters for health monitoring. Look for FDA-cleared devices. Blood pressure monitors with arm cuffs are more accurate than wrist models.