If you have Medicare Part B coverage, and have been diagnosed with Diabetes, did you know that Medicare will provide coverage for one (1) pair of Extra Depth shoes and Three (3) pair of Custom Molded Inserts each calendar year? The Podiatric profession and the American Diabetes Association are involved in a joint effort to lower the amputation rate in the diabetic population. To attain this goal, diabetic patients at risk are being identified and educated about proper footwear and footcare. In May 1993, Medicare established a preventative footwear program for patients with diabetes. Since that time, the program has been underutilized and the amputation rate continues to rise. As defined in the Medicare guidelines, beneficiaries can qualify for footwear and inserts if they have Type I or Type II diabetes and any one of six qualifying conditions. Because of the preventative nature of the program, it is not necessary for the patient to have a history of foot ulceration or foot deformity to qualify under the current guidelines. Only your physician can determine if you meet the coverage criteria for Custom Shoes and Inserts. During your next Routine Foot Care appointment with your Podiatric Physician, be sure to ask if you will be covered for this Medicare benefit!   Check out our Shoe Catalog!