Medicare covers durable medical equipment (DME) a doctor considers medically necessary. Suppliers must be Medicare-approved. There may be out-of-pocket costs.

Durable medical equipment (DME) includes medical devices and supplies designed to aid individuals with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or mobility challenges. Common DME items include wheelchairs, ...

The committee recommended DOH retain 51,140 DME items, and that 4,468 items should receive scheduled preventive maintenance, leaving nearly 200,000 DME items without a plan for utilization.

The U.S. CMS has unveiled a proposed national coverage determination for powered seat elevation systems for Group 3 power wheelchairs, one of the more expensive items in the category of mobility ...

Of the total DME available for use (including pre-COVID-19 inventory), only 324 items were distributed during the public health emergency, and only three items from the 247,343 DME purchased ...

A second group of contracts in a competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment items showed savings of more than one-third, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

While Medicare does not cover bathroom remodels, it may cover certain safety modifications if a Medicare-approved doctor prescribes them. Learn more.

DME is a benefit offered by Medicare Part B. It includes coverage for essential medical items such as oxygen supplies, walkers, and hospital beds when prescribed by a doctor or healthcare ...

Responding to "longstanding concerns" about improper payments tied to durable medical equipment (DME), the federal government issued a finale rule Tuesday aimed at reducing fraud, waste and abuse ...

The committee recommended DOH retain 51,140 DME items, and that 4,468 items should receive scheduled preventive maintenance, leaving nearly 200,000 DME items without a plan for utilization.