What patient should do when taking DME Service?

RECIPIENT RESPONSIBILITY

The eligible Nevada Medicaid or NCU recipient and/or their authorized representative will:

1. Make and keep appointments necessary for securing medical services/equipment;

2. Present current verification of Nevada Medicaid or NCU eligibility;

3. Present any forms or identification necessary to utilize other health insurance coverage;

4. Contact and return to the provider of services/equipment for any necessary adjustment within the time allotted for such adjustments;

5. Maintain the equipment provided by routinely cleaning and caring for the devices according to user information and supplier’s guidance. Provide safe, secure storage
for item(s) when not in use to protect item(s) from loss or theft;

6. Not misuse, abuse or neglect purchased or rented item(s) in a way that renders the item(s) unsafe or non-usable;

7. Return all rented equipment to the DMEPOS provider when no longer being used, or upon the DME provider’s request. Failure to return rented equipment could
result in a recipient’s financial responsibility for the retail price of the rented equipment, even if the equipment is lost/stolen, the recipient has moved, or they
are no longer eligible for Nevada Medicaid/NCU.