Main diabetes planning need Routine supplies or refills New diagnosis or new Medicare coverage questions Continuous glucose monitor Insulin, pump, or prescription costs Denial, bill, or supplier problem
Coverage situation Original Medicare Medicare Advantage plan Part D or pharmacy benefit question Medicaid, Extra Help, or dual coverage may apply Not sure
Supply or device status Meter, strips, lancets, or routine supplies CGM sensors, receiver, reader, or supplies Insulin pump or pump supplies Not ordered yet Running low or refill timing is tight
Clinician order status Needs discussion with clinician Order or prescription may be missing Order or prescription may need renewal Order appears ready Not sure
Supplier or pharmacy status Need to choose supplier or pharmacy Supplier or pharmacy is chosen Delay, refill, or shipment problem Changing supplier or pharmacy Not sure
Training status Training has not been discussed Training is scheduled Caregiver may need training too Training completed but follow-up needed
Cost or coverage concern No specific cost issue yet High cost or cash-pay pressure Prior authorization or exception question Extra Help, Medicaid, or assistance may be needed Denial or confusing balance
Who is coordinating Older adult or patient Spouse or partner Adult child or family helper Long-distance helper Paid caregiver or agency helper
Records today Not organized yet Bills, orders, or notices are scattered Some records are available Private folder is ready
Next call to prepare for Doctor, clinic, or diabetes educator Supplier or pharmacy Medicare, plan, or Part D plan SHIP or unbiased benefits counselor Family or caregiver check-in
Use this to prepare questions, not to make care changes.
Do not enter names, Medicare numbers, Social Security numbers, claim numbers, medication doses, glucose readings, diagnosis details, account numbers, portal passwords, or private records here.
This planner is educational and organizational only. Confirm personal medical, supply, coverage, appeal, and cost decisions with qualified clinicians, Medicare, your plan, SHIP, suppliers, pharmacies, or other qualified professionals.
Official references:
Medicare diabetes self-management training ,
Medicare continuous glucose monitors ,
Medicare blood sugar test strips ,
Medicare diabetes supplies publication .
