Orthopedic shoes
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers orthopedic shoes if they’re a necessary part of a leg brace
Coverage details
Medicare covers orthopedic shoes if they’re a necessary part of a leg brace.
Provider requirements
Medicare will only cover your orthopedic shoes if your doctors and suppliers are enrolled in Medicare.
Costs
After you meet the Part B deductible , you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount (if your supplier accepts assignment ).
Ask your doctor or healthcare provider how much your test, item, or service will cost.
Your doctor may recommend services that Medicare does not cover or offers too frequently. This could end up in additional costs for you. Make sure to ask your doctor about the reasons for these recommendations and what Medicare will actually cover.
Specific amounts you could owe depend on:
Other insurance you may have
How much your doctor charges
If your doctor accepts assignment
The type of facility
Where you get your test, item, or service