At Resilient Art Wear (RAW)™, we believe your shoes are your foundation. If you are a senior or living with a disability, your footwear isn’t just fashion. It’s medical equipment. It is designed to Stop the Fall and Start the Rise™.
Did you know Medicare Part B often covers 80% of the cost for therapeutic shoes and inserts every single year? Here is how to claim your pair.
📋 Do You Qualify? The “6-Point Checklist”
To get your shoes covered, you must be diagnosed with Diabetes AND have at least one of these conditions:
1. Neuropathy (nerve pain or numbness) with calluses.
2. Foot Deformity (bunions, hammertoes, or Charcot foot).
3. Poor Circulation (vascular disease).
4. History of Foot Ulcers.
5. History of Calluses that could lead to ulcers.
6. Earlier Amputation of any part of the foot.
🚶 Your 3-Step Path to Stability
Step 1: See Your Primary Doctor
Visit the doctor who manages your diabetes. They must certify that you need these shoes for your safety.
• Action: Ask them to sign the Statement of Certifying Physician.
Step 2: Get a Prescription
Take that certification to a Podiatrist (Foot Doctor). They will examine your feet and write the official prescription.
Step 3: Use a Medicare-Approved Supplier
You must go to a specialist (like an orthotist or specialized pharmacy) to be professionally fitted.
• Pro-Tip: Ask if they “Accept Assignment.” If they do, Medicare pays 80%, and you (or your secondary insurance) only pay 20%!
👟 Recommended “A5500” Coded Brands
“A5500” is the magic code Medicare looks for. At Resilient Art Wear (RAW)™, we recommend these brands for their superior stability:
• Propét: (Tammy’s #1 Choice for width and balance).