Does Medicare cover insulin?
Yes. Medicare caps what you pay for each covered insulin.
What will you pay?
With Original Medicare: You pay no more than $35 for a one-month supply of each covered insulin. No deductible.
With a Medicare Advantage plan: Medicare Advantage plans must cover it too, but your costs and rules can differ. Check your plan. Compare plans near you.
What are the rules?
- Part D covers insulin you inject. Part B covers insulin used in a pump.
What should you do next?
Compare drug plansSource: Medicare.gov: Insulin (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 21, 2026. Costs are for 2026. This is general information, not medical advice.