Medicare Supplement covers the 20% coinsurance for Medicare-covered durable medical equipment (DME). Original Medicare covers 80% of the Medicare-approved amount for DME. Medicare Supplement covers the remaining 20% (after the Part B deductible for Plan G).
Key Points
- Medicare covers 80% of Medicare-approved amount for DME
- Medicare Supplement covers the 20% coinsurance
- DME includes: wheelchairs, walkers, oxygen equipment, CPAP machines, blood glucose monitors
- Plan G: covers DME coinsurance after the Part B deductible
- An independent agent can help you understand DME coverage