Diabetic Therapeutic Medicare Shoe Bill Information
Download the Statement of Certifying Physician Form HERE (PDF format) The Medicare Therapeutic Shoe Bill was enacted by Congress in order to provide proper footwear and inserts for people with diabetes who qualify under Medicare Part B. This program was designed to prevent complications such as lower limb ulcers and amputations for individuals who suffer from diabetes.
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Who is Covered Those 65 years or older and under the care of a Physician for Type I or Type II Diabetes and in the opinion of your Doctor have one (or more) of the required conditions specified on the attached Statement of Certifying Physician Form and are enrolled in Medicare and have Part B coverage. What is Covered Each calendar year, Medicare will pay 80% of the cost of: a) One pair of extra depth shoes specifically approved for the diabetic foot. b) Three pairs of heat molded multiple density inserts specifically made for the diabetic foot. What do I have to do? Ask the Doctor helping you manage your diabetes to complete and sign the Statement of Certifying Physician Form and give a prescription for one pair of extra depth footwear and three pairs of diabetic inserts. Return the Statement of Certifying Physician Form and prescription to Foot Solutions. Schedule an appointment for final fitting and delivery of your new shoes and inserts.
*** Valid in USA only - Check with your local Foot Solutions Store ***
Download the Statement of Certifying Physician Form HERE (PDF format) Additional Information Medicare has an annual deductible that has to be met every year. The remaining 20% that Medicare DOES NOT pay, is usually covered by the customers secondary insurance or will be an out of pocket expense to the customer. In most cases, we submit the Medicare claim on your behalf so the out of pocket cost to the customer is minimal. If you have a Medicare HMO, your benefits under the Therapeutic Shoe Bill must be administered and provided by the HMO, NOT Foot Solutions.