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CGM subsidy in Australia — who is eligible?

Which patients can access NDSS-subsidised continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and which can't — by diabetes type, age, concession status, and DVA. Listed devices, who can certify, and the DVA pathway. Sourced from NDSS and DVA pages checked 8 October 2026.

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Diabetes type

NDSS-subsidised CGM devices (NDSS device summary, v20, 1 July 2026)

Device	On NDSS list?	Sensor wear	Pump compatibility and notes
Dexcom G6	Yes	10 days	Pumps listed: Tandem t:slim X2, mylife Ypsopump, Omnipod 5. Transmitter lifespan 3 months. Dexcom receiver not NDSS-subsidised.
Dexcom G7	Yes	10 days	Pumps listed: Tandem t:slim X2, Omnipod 5, mylife Ypsopump. Dexcom receiver not NDSS-subsidised.
Medtronic Guardian System (4)	Yes	7 days	No pump listed; used with a compatible smartphone. Transmitter lifespan 12 months.
Medtronic Guardian Link (4)	Yes	7 days	Pump listed: Medtronic MiniMed 780G. Transmitter lifespan 12 months.
FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus	Yes	15 days	Pump listed: Omnipod 5. Smartphone, or a free NDSS-registrant reader (shows readings only when scanned).
FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus	Yes	15 days	Pump listed: mylife Ypsopump only.

NDSS CGM eligibility covers type 1 diabetes and selected insulin-requiring conditions in people under 21. Type 2 diabetes is not eligible. Subsidised Omnipod products require active registration with Insulet Australia. Devices not on this list are not subsidised through the NDSS; DVA runs a separate pathway (below). Source: NDSS device summary and compatibility chart.

Referral pathway — who can certify

GPs and practice nurses cannot certify NDSS CGM access forms. The form must be certified by an authorised health professional who is actively involved in the person's diabetes care. Who is authorised depends on the group:

Type 1 diabetes (under 21, and 21 or older): credentialled diabetes educator, endocrinologist/diabetologist, nurse practitioner, physician or paediatrician.
Type 1 diabetes — pregnancy planning, pregnant or post-pregnancy: diabetologist/endocrinologist, nurse practitioner or credentialled diabetes educator. NDSS lists physicians as not authorised for this group, and does not name obstetricians.
Other eligible conditions, under 21: diabetologist/endocrinologist, paediatric endocrinologist, paediatrician or physician. Credentialled diabetes educators and nurse practitioners are not authorised for this group.

How the form is submitted (NDSS): online through the NDSS Health Professional Portal (access is usually confirmed within minutes), or download, certify and submit by email, post or fax. The person must be registered with the NDSS first.

DVA pathway (separate from the NDSS)

DVA's provider news page says Gold Card holders, and White Card holders with diabetes as an accepted condition, can access CGM through DVA's Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP). From 1 November 2023 the initial CGM request can be made by a GP, diabetes educator, diabetes clinic, registered nurse or specialist (previously endocrinologist only). Orders use the RAP Diabetes Products Order Form and go through contracted suppliers, with sensors delivered on a subscription basis. Initial insulin-pump orders still need an endocrinologist. The page does not state which diabetes types apply, so confirm with DVA. Source: DVA, Access to CGMs via DVA (page undated).

Note on costs: NDSS applicants with valid concessional status, children and young people under 21, and eligible pregnancy-pathway patients receive fully subsidised CGM while the criteria are met. Others pay a co-payment at the NDSS Access Point. The NDSS pages used here do not state co-payment dollar amounts, so none are quoted — ask the Access Point or the NDSS Helpline on 1800 637 700.

When these sources were last updated

NDSS CGM products and access page: published 28 July 2026, modified 30 July 2026.
NDSS device summary and compatibility chart: version 20, 1 July 2026.
NDSS eligibility pages: modified between 30 June and 24 September 2026.
Type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes are not listed as NDSS CGM eligibility categories on these pages.

NDSS changes its product list and rules from time to time. This page is a summary — check ndss.com.au before certifying access.

Sources (checked 8 October 2026): NDSS — Continuous glucose monitoring · NDSS — T1D aged 21 and over · NDSS — T1D aged under 21 · NDSS — T1D pregnancy · NDSS — other eligible conditions, under 21 · NDSS — CGM device summary · DVA — Access to CGMs via DVA. Always verify current eligibility, product lists and co-payment amounts against the primary NDSS source before certifying access.

General information only. This page describes the Australian Government's NDSS CGM subsidy eligibility and does not constitute medical advice, financial advice, or a clinical recommendation for or against CGM. Decisions about starting, changing, or ceasing CGM are between the patient and their diabetes healthcare team. Verify current NDSS product lists and eligibility criteria at ndss.com.au before certifying access — subsidy rules and product listings change.

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