Medical Equipment
What it is
Durable medical equipment (DME) is equipment that lasts and is used at home for a medical reason. Suppliers deliver and set it up, and many service it.
Hospice patients usually get equipment related to their diagnosis through the hospice at no cost.
Good to know
- Medicare Part B covers medically necessary DME ordered by a doctor; after the deductible you usually pay 20% of the approved amount.
- Use a supplier enrolled in Medicare, and ask whether they accept assignment.
- Utah Medicaid and most private plans cover DME with a prescription and sometimes prior approval.
