Therapeutic Shoes (for Diabetes)

TRICARE covers inserts and custom molded or extra-depth shoes for people with diabetes.

Shoe and insert coverage is limited to one of the following within a calendar year:

1. One pair of custom molded shoes (including inserts that come with the shoes) and two pairs of multidensity inserts, or
2. One pair of extra-depth shoes (not including inserts that come with the shoes) and three pairs of multidensity inserts.
3. You can substitute one of your inserts to modify your custom molded or extra-depth shoes. The most common modifications are:
   • Rigid rocker bottoms
   • Roller bottoms
   • Metatarsal bars
   • Wedges
   • Offset heels