January 6, 2002
Insurance/Costs
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Question from Glen Rose, Texas, USA:
My husband has type�2 diabetes. Will Medicare pay for his pills?
Answer:
From: DTeam Staff
Generally, Medicare will not pay for any medications. Sometimes when you are in a managed Medicare program [usually what is called an HMO], the medications are covered. So, you will need to check on your plan.
SH
[Editor’s comment: Although Medicare doesn’t usually pay for pills, they will cover the costs of a limited number of blood sugar test strips, and flu shots.
WWQ]
