Does Medicare Cover Durable Medical Equipment?

Coverage · Equipment & Transport

This covers Medicare and durable medical equipment — wheelchairs, walkers, oxygen, hospital beds, CPAP.

Does Medicare cover durable medical equipment?

Yes — Medicare covers durable medical equipment (DME) that is medically necessary. Part B covers equipment your doctor prescribes for use in your home — wheelchairs and walkers, hospital beds, oxygen equipment, CPAP machines, blood-sugar monitors, and more — when it is medically necessary and expected to last at least 3 years.

Which part of Medicare covers it?

Part B.

What you pay

You generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after the Part B deductible. Some items are rented, some purchased.

Exact dollar amounts change every year — see Medicare costs for 2026 for the current deductibles and coinsurance, or a Medigap plan can cover most of this cost-sharing for you.

The limits people get wrong

You must use a supplier that is enrolled in Medicare and accepts assignment, or you can pay much more. Equipment mainly for comfort or convenience — and most home modifications like grab bars or stairlifts — is not covered.

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Whether durable medical equipment is covered — and what you’ll owe — depends on the details of your care and your plan. Call us free at 435-219-5120 (TTY: 711) and we’ll tell you what Medicare covers in your case, and whether a different plan would cover it better. No cost, no pressure.