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DME Buyer's Guide: What Medicare Covers

Know what Medicare pays for, what it won't, how to get an item approved, and how to shop when you pay yourself.

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What you get

  • A coverage-at-a-glance table for 17 common items
  • Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, VA and long-term care insurance explained
  • Rent-or-buy decision table
  • Six-step process to get an item covered, and what to do after a denial
  • Sizing guide and out-of-pocket shopping checklist

Who it is for

  • Family caregivers buying a first walker, wheelchair, bed or lift chair
  • Anyone who has had a claim denied
  • People comparing Medicare suppliers against retail prices

DME Buyer's Guide: What Medicare Covers

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Questions

Is this medical or legal advice?

No — it is an educational guide. Coverage decisions are made by Medicare and your plan.

How current is it?

Coverage rules described are the standing Part B rules; always confirm your plan's specifics.