Medicare Part B covers durable medical equipment (DME) that is medically necessary and prescribed by a doctor. DME includes wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, oxygen equipment, and CPAP machines. You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after the Part B deductible.
Key Points
- Medicare covers DME that is medically necessary and prescribed by a doctor
- DME includes wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, oxygen equipment, CPAP machines
- You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after the Part B deductible
- Medicare Supplement Plan G covers the 20% coinsurance
- Must use a Medicare-enrolled DME supplier