Friday, November 12, 2010

What is durable medical equipment? and does medicare cover

What is durable medical equipment?
Durable medical equipmentis reusable medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, or hospital beds.

Does Medicare cover durable medical equipment?
Anyone who has Medicare Part B can get durable medicalequipment as long as the equipment is medically necessary.

When does Original Medicare cover durable medical equipment?
If you have Part B, Original Medicarecovers durable medicalequipment when your doctor or treating practitioner (such as anurse practitioner, physician assistant, or clinical nurse specialist)prescribes it for you to use in your home. A hospital or nursinghome that is providing you with Medicare-covered care can’tqualify as your “home” in this situation. However, a long-termcare facility can qualify as your home. Note: If you are in a skilled nursing facility and the facilityprovides you with durable medical equipment, the facility isresponsible for this equipment.

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