Every insurance plan is different. To get the best information for you, contact your insurance provider to find out:
- If your Libre CGM systems will be covered
- If you should expect any out-of-pocket fees
Over 95% of private insurance plans cover FreeStyle Libre systems1.
More people pay $0–$20 for Libre than for Dexcom*1.
Ready to take the next step?
Private insurance: What you need to know
Prepare for your call.
Before you call your insurance provider, get the following information ready:
- Insurance card (member ID and group number)
- Pharmacy name (where you want to fill prescription)
- Your healthcare provider’s name and contact information
- Pen and paper to take notes
Call insurance provider.
- Check the back of your insurance card for the phone number.
Confirm coverage.
- Ask to confirm coverage for your Libre systems prescription.
- The final cost depends on your insurance plan, but if you are privately insured or uninsured and asked to pay over $75 for two sensors, please use our Copay Card† to start saving.
Questions to ask
Consider asking your insurance provider follow-up questions. Here are some examples:
- What will my monthly out-of-pocket cost be?
- Are there any limits (e.g. how many sensors per month)?
- Do I need my healthcare provider to supply any information before I am approved for coverage? If a prior authorization is needed, what are the requirements?
- What pharmacies or suppliers should I use to get the lowest cost?
A closer look at your insurance card
For illustrative purposes only.
- Insurance provider name
- Member name
- Member ID number
- Group number
- Plan type (e.g. PPO)
- Copay information
Who else can help you determine your coverage?
Healthcare provider
Your healthcare provider can help determine if your insurance requires prior authorization.
Pharmacist
Your pharmacist may be able to run a test claim to check if your plan covers Libre systems before you commit.
CGM = continuous glucose monitor(ing); PPO = preferred provider organization
We’re here to help you get a more affordable price†‡1 right at the register.
If you are privately insured or uninsured and asked to pay over $75 for two sensors, our Copay Card† can help you save!
- Download our Copay Card and get the Libre systems sensors you need at the best price†§1.
- Present it each time you visit the pharmacy for your sensor refill and start saving.
- No personal information is shared, and no sign-up is required.
Cost and coverage questions?
Please contact our Customer Care Team.
We’re here to help you get a more affordable price†‡1 right at the register.
If you are privately insured or uninsured and asked to pay over $75 for two sensors, our Copay Card† can help you save!
- Add our Copay Card to your digital wallet and get the Libre systems sensors you need at the best price†§1.
- Present it each time you visit the pharmacy for your sensor refill and start saving.
- No personal information is shared, and no sign-up is required.
Don’t use a digital wallet?
Download a copy of our Copay Card and start saving on sensors now.
Cost and coverage questions?
Please contact our customer care team.
Find out if you need prior authorization (PA).
PAs can help most privately insured patients save over 50% every month for their Libre systems sensors||1.
- PA is extra information (or forms) from your healthcare provider to show you are eligible for Libre CGM systems.
- When speaking with your insurance provider, find out if a PA is needed. If it is, tell your healthcare provider so they can start the paperwork.
Ready to get started with a free¶ sensor?
MyFreeStyle is a free program designed to help you get started with one of our Libre sensors—which you can try at no cost¶. No credit card required, no strings attached.
You may qualify for a free¶ sensor if you have private insurance or are cash paying.
Answers to your private insurance questions
How much do Libre systems cost?
Most covered patients pay $0–$20 for Libre sensors*1.
If you’re privately insured or uninsured and asked to pay more than $75 for two Libre sensors, you may qualify for copay assistance†. Call 844-330-5535 or visit libresavings.com to learn more.
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 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.
† 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.
Reference: 1. Data on file. Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.
Are Libre systems covered by insurance?
Yes. More than 95% of private insurance plans cover Libre systems1. Contact your insurance provider for full cost and coverage information.
Abbott provides this information as a courtesy and does not guarantee payment or coverage.
Reference: 1. Data on file. Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.
Do I need a prescription for Libre systems?
Yes. Libre CGM systems require a prescription from your healthcare provider. Start the conversation with your healthcare provider today.
Read the Doctor Discussion Guide for more information.
Can I use my Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) to purchase Libre systems?
Yes. Since Libre systems need a prescription, you can usually buy them with your FSA or HSA card.
Rules can vary by employer or plan, so it’s important to check your specific FSA or HSA details. To make sure you can use your card, contact your insurance provider or review your plan information.
How much do Libre systems cost out of pocket?
Out-of-pocket prices vary. Contact your pharmacy# or supplier# for more information.
If you’re privately insured or uninsured and asked to pay more than $75 for two Libre sensors, you may qualify for copay assistance†. Call 844-330-5535 or visit libresavings.com to learn more.
Prices can differ by pharmacy#, supplier#, and location, and they may change at any time.
Abbott provides this information as a courtesy and does not guarantee payment or coverage.
† 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.
# Participating pharmacies and durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers are subject to change without notice. Product availability may vary by retailer.
The FreeStyle Libre 3 system includes the Libre 3 Plus sensor, Libre 3 sensor, Libre 3 app, Libre app, and the Libre 3 reader.
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 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.
† 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 prescription claims for commercially insured and uninsured patients using the FreeStyle Libre personal CGM systems. Does 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.
§ Based on prescription claims for commercially insured patients using the FreeStyle Libre personal CGM systems. Does not include Medicare, Medicaid, uninsured, 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.
|| Based on prescription claims for commercially insured patients starting on the FreeStyle Libre personal CGM systems compared to competitor CGMs. Does not include Medicare, Medicaid, uninsured, and other federal or state healthcare program patients.
¶ or ♢ Eligible patients will receive one (1) FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor or (1) FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor for users with a compatible mobile phone operating system at $0 copay. The expiration date of the voucher is 60 days from the issue date. This program is available for patients with Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes. Patients ages 18 and older are eligible to sign up and receive an offer for the (1) FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor or (1) FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor. Patients ages 2–17 are eligible to receive an offer for the (1) FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor or (1) FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor through their parent or guardian. This offer is void where prohibited by law. Abbott may modify or rescind this offer at any time without notice. The discounts are not available to beneficiaries of Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Medicaid or other federal or state healthcare programs, residents of Massachusetts, or US territories (other than Puerto Rico). The free (1) FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor or (1) FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor is provided as a sample and is limited to one sample per eligible person per product identification number. The FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor or FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor cannot be re-sold, traded nor submitted to any third-party payer for reimbursement and is not provided as any inducement for future purchases. The free sample card is not health insurance.
Reference: 1. Data on file. Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.
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