Getting a prescription is as easy as talking to your healthcare provider.
Ask your healthcare provider if you are covered for the FreeStyle Libre 2 system through Medicare*. Your prescription must include the reader and the sensors to be eligible for coverage*. Your healthcare provider will work with a supplier to fill your prescription.
Need help starting the conversation with your healthcare provider? Use our discussion guide.
Have questions? We have answers!
Is the FreeStyle Libre 2 system covered for Medicare beneficiaries?
Yes, the FreeStyle Libre 2 system is covered by Medicare for those who qualify*1 with a prescription.
Medicare and other payor criteria may apply.
* Patients must meet Medicare eligibility coverage criteria.
Reference: 1. Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33822, Glucose Monitors, https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?LCDId=33822.
Can I pay cash for the FreeStyle Libre 2 system if it is not covered by my insurance? How much would I be paying?
Please contact a participating pharmacy or supplier† for more info about out-of-pocket costs.
Medicare and other payor criteria may apply. Abbott provides this information as a courtesy and does not guarantee payment or coverage.
† Participating pharmacies and durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers are subject to change without notice.
Does the FreeStyle Libre 2 system require a prescription?
Yes, the FreeStyle Libre 2 system requires a valid prescription.
Medicare and other payor criteria may apply.
* Patients must meet Medicare eligibility coverage criteria.
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