Cost and coverage

The FreeStyle Libre family of products are the most affordable continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems, even if you don’t have insurance*1.

The FreeStyle Libre CGM systems are covered by the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense TRICARE for those who qualify1-3.

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More affordable than other CGM systems‡1

Abbott is committed to making the FreeStyle Libre family of products more accessible to you. We are proud that our FreeStyle Libre CGM systems are more affordable than other CGM systems‡1 and are the #1 doctor prescribed CGM systems, allowing more people to experience the benefits of CGM.

Learn more about coverage and how you can access one of our FreeStyle Libre CGM systems by choosing your insurance type below.

Commercial or private insurance

Continuous glucose monitors are small sensor-based systems that continuously provide glucose readings day and night, without the need for fingersticks*†. without the need for fingersticks* without the need for fingersticks*

The more affordable‡1 CGM systems designed for you.

Medicare coverage

Continuous glucose monitors are small sensor-based systems that continuously provide glucose readings day and night, without the need for fingersticks*†. without the need for fingersticks* without the need for fingersticks*

The FreeStyle Libre systems are now widely covered by Medicare§2.

Veteran's coverage and Tricare

Continuous glucose monitors are small sensor-based systems that continuously provide glucose readings day and night, without the need for fingersticks*†. without the need for fingersticks* without the need for fingersticks*

You may be eligible for coverage for one of our FreeStyle Libre CGM systems.

If you have a type of insurance coverage that is not listed here, or if you do not have insurance coverage, please contact our customer care team for more help.

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Medicare coverage is available for FreeStyle Libre systems if their respective readers are used to review glucose data on some days every month. Medicare and other third party payor criteria apply.

Abbott provides this information as a courtesy, it is subject to change and interpretation. The customer is ultimately responsible for determining the appropriate codes, coverage, and payment policies for individual patients. Abbott does not guarantee third party coverage or payment for our products or reimburse customers for claims that are denied by third party payors.

* 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. The actual cost to patients may or may not be lower than other CGM systems, depending on the amount covered by insurance, if any.

† Data based on the number of patients assigned to each manufacturer based on last filled prescription in US Retail Pharmacy and DME.

‡ Based on a comparison of list prices of the FreeStyle Libre personal CGM systems versus competitors’ CGM systems, assuming annual use of one receiver (or equivalent hardware) and quantity of transmitters and/or sensors according to use life.  The actual cost to patients may or may not be lower than other CGM systems, depending on the amount covered by insurance, if any.

§ Patients must meet Medicare eligibility coverage criteria.

ǁ or ♢ Eligible patients will receive one (1) FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor or (1) FreeStyle Libre 3 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, Type 2, or gestational diabetes. Patients ages 18 and older are eligible to sign up and receive an offer for the (1) FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor or (1) FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor. Patients ages 4-17 are eligible to receive an offer for the (1) FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor or (1) FreeStyle Libre 3 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 sensor or (1) FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor is provided as a sample and is limited to one sample per eligible person per product identification number. The FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor or FreeStyle Libre 3 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.

References: 1. Data on File. Abbott Diabetes Care. 2. Local Coverage Determination (LCD) L33822, Glucose Monitors, https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/lcd.aspx?LCDId=33822. 

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