Share of Cost, Review Medicare’s Coverage of Durable Medical Equipment

Sunday, Dec. 13th 2015 6:14 AM

Durable medical equipment (DME) is equipment that helps you complete your activities of daily living. Wheelchairs, walkers, and home oxygen equipment are some examples of Medicare-approved DME. Most people need some kind of DME at least once during their lives. In this presentation, we will learn how Medicare DME rules work so that you can limit your costs in the future.

Most people need some kind of DME at least once during their lives. Medicare Part B covers DME if equipment is:

  • durable, meaning you can use it again
  • designed to help your medical condition or injury
  • appropriate for use in your home
  • likely to last for three years or more

To show that these criteria are fulfilled, your doctor must prescribe the equipment. In addition, you must get the equipment from a certain group of Medicare-approved suppliers. If you are in a Medicare Advantage Plan and you need DME, call your plan to find out if the equipment is covered and how much you will have to pay.


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