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gwen12 Asked February 2013

Is diabetic testing covered in nursing homes by Medicaid?

I have been told that Medicare does not cover diabetic test strips for patients in nursinng homes. Is this true? Other medications are still covered.

jeannegibbs Feb 2013
This government publication should help you understand what is and isn't covered, regarding supplies and medicines for persons with diabetes:
http://www.medicare.gov/Pubs/pdf/11022.pdf

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