Select the option that applies to you.
Libre has you covered through insurance or Abbott support.*†1
Abbott is committed to keeping the FreeStyle Libre systems the most affordable CGM systems even without insurance coverage‡1.
CGM = continuous glucose monitor(ing)
Do you already know your health insurance?
Get started with Libre systems: the #1 CGM system in the US§.
Talk to your healthcare provider.
Discuss adding Libre systems to your diabetes care.
Get your prescription.
Your healthcare provider can help you take the next step with a Libre systems prescription.
Fill your prescription.
Fill and pick up your Libre systems prescription at your local pharmacy|| or durable medical equipment (DME) supplier||.
Your cost is based on your insurance plan.
We know that understanding the cost and coverage for your diabetes care can feel confusing and even stressful at times.
Let’s start by getting to know the different types of insurance plans available.
Private insurance
A plan from your employer, your spouse’s or parent’s employer, or bought on your own
Government insurance
A federal or state program like Medicare or Veterans Affairs (VA)/TRICARE
- Medicare: Federal coverage is based on age and/or disability.
- VA/TRICARE: Coverage is based on military status (e.g. veterans, active service members, retirees, and their families).
Talk to your healthcare provider about cost and coverage.
Here are some conversation starters:
- Based on my insurance, can you help me understand my options?
- How can I determine if Libre systems are covered by my insurance plan?
- How can I find out what my out-of-pocket cost is?
- Does my insurance require prior authorization (PA) for Libre systems?
What is prior authorization (PA)?
It’s common for insurance providers to need extra information before they agree to cover Libre CGM systems—this is called prior authorization (also known as pre-authorization, pre-approval, or prior approval).
Don’t worry—your healthcare provider and the staff at the doctor’s office take care of filling out the forms. But you can ask them about the process or what other options you may have.
Understand your Libre systems coverage.
Private insurance
Most covered patients pay $0–$20 for Libre sensors‡1.
Libre systems are covered by over 95% of private insurance plans1.
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Medicare
Libre systems are widely covered for people managing diabetes with insulin¶1,2 and people with problematic hypoglycemia (or low sugar levels)#**2.
Most people on Medicare Advantage/Managed Medicare pay $0 for Libre††1.
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Veterans Affairs (VA) /TRICARE
People who are veterans, or in military families may get Libre systems through VA or TRICARE.
Libre systems are covered by the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense TRICARE for those who qualify1,3–5, and may require prior authorization (PA) from your healthcare provider.
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Uninsured
The final cost depends on your insurance plan, but if you are commercially insured or uninsured and asked to pay over $75 for two sensors, please use our Copay Card to start saving immediately†.
Cost & Coverage questions? Please contact our Customer Care Team.
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Helping you identify your insurance coverage type
Answer the questions below to help determine what kind of health plan you may have.
Is your insurance through your job or your spouse’s job?
- If yes, you may have private insurance.
Are you 65 years of age or older and covered through the government?
- If yes, you may have Medicare.
Are you a veteran?
- If yes, you may have VA coverage.
Are you an active-duty member or retiree of the military (or an eligible family member)?
- If yes, you may have TRICARE coverage.
FreeStyle Libre 3 system is cleared to be used by children 4 years and older with Libre 3 sensor and 2 years and older with Libre 3 Plus sensor.
FreeStyle Libre 2 system is cleared to be used by children 4 years and older with Libre 2 sensor and 2 years and older with Libre 2 Plus sensor.
Medicare and other payor criteria may apply. Abbott provides this information as a courtesy and does not guarantee payment or coverage.
Coverage and out-of-pocket costs may vary based on your individual insurance plan. Please contact your insurance provider directly to confirm your specific benefits and eligibility.
* Based on prescription claims for commercially insured and uninsured patients using the FreeStyle Libre personal CGM systems. May not include Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal or state healthcare program patients. The actual amount a patient pays may vary. The FreeStyle Libre personal CGM systems require a prescription.
† Benefits apply to FreeStyle Libre personal CGM sensors and readers. Void where prohibited by law. Abbott may modify, rescind, or revoke these benefits at any time without notice. Offer available to commercially insured and uninsured patients only. These benefits are not available to beneficiaries of Medicare, Medicaid or other federal or state healthcare programs. For Massachusetts residents, only those patients responsible for the full cost of the product may be eligible to receive these benefits. These benefits are only available at participating pharmacies, which are subject to change without notice. The actual amount a patient pays may vary.
‡ Based on pharmacy claims for the aggregate of patients covered by Commercial insurance, Managed Medicare, Managed Medicaid using the FreeStyle Libre personal CGM systems versus Dexcom CGM systems. Does not include fee-for-service Medicare or fee-for-service Medicaid. The actual cost to patients may or may not be lower than other CGM systems, depending on the amount covered by insurance, if any.
§ Based on retail and DME sales data for patient’s last-filled prescription, by manufacturer.
|| Participating pharmacies and DME suppliers are subject to change without notice. Product availability may vary by retailer.
¶ Patients must meet eligibility coverage criteria.
# Patients must meet Medicare eligibility coverage criteria.
** A history of problematic hypoglycemia requires documentation of at least one of the following: 1) Recurrent level 2 hypoglycemic events (glucose <54mg/dL) that persist despite multiple (2 or more) attempts to adjust medication(s) and/or modify the diabetes treatment plan; or 2) one level 3 hypoglycemic event (glucose <54mg/dL) characterized by altered mental and/or physical state requiring third-party assistance for treatment of hypoglycemia.
†† Based on pharmacy claims for the aggregate of patients covered by Managed Medicare using the FreeStyle Libre personal CGM systems versus Dexcom CGM systems. Does not include fee-for-service Medicare. The actual cost to patients may or may not be lower than other CGM systems, depending on the amount covered by insurance, if any.
References: 1. Data on file. Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. 2. Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33822, Glucose Monitors, https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?LCDId=33822. 3. Memorandum, Updated Guidance on Patient Selection Criteria for Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM), July 7, 2023. Department of Veterans Affairs. 4. Department of Defense Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. “Recommendations from the February 2024 Meeting.” U.S. Department of Defense. Accessed October 27, 2025. https://health.mil/Reference-Center/Meeting-References/2024/03/27/UF-BAP-Background-Document-April-3-2024-time-zone-edited. 5. Department of Defense Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. “Recommendations from the November 2022 Meeting.” U.S. Department of Defense. Accessed October 27, 2025. https://www.health.mil/Reference-Center/Meeting-References/2022/12/16/BAP-Background-Document-for-the-Nov-2022-PT-Meeting.
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