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Diabetes care and TRICARE

Medically necessary diabetes care can be covered. Prescriptions follow the pharmacy rules, including prior authorization.

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Care, supplies, and prescriptions are checked separately

Visits and treatment for diabetes can be covered when they are medically necessary. A prescription, including some diabetes drugs, follows the pharmacy benefit. Some drugs need prior authorization. A piece of equipment follows the durable-medical-equipment rules and usually needs a prescription.

TRICARE Prime usually needs a referral before specialty care. TRICARE Select usually does not use that same referral, and some services still need pre-authorization. Confirm the drug, the supply, and the referral with your contractor before you fill or book.