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Nursing home care
Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) may cover care in a certified skilled nursing facility (SNF). It must be medically necessary for you to have skilled nursing care (like changing sterile dressings).Medicare doesn't cover custodial care if it's the only care you need. Most nursing…
Multi-target stool DNA tests
Medicare covers an at-home multi-target stool DNA lab test once every 3 years if you meet certain conditions. ...
Orthopedic shoes
Medicare covers orthopedic shoes if they’re a necessary part of a leg brace...
Colorectal cancer blood-based biomarker screening tests
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers a blood-based biomarker screening test to check for colorectal cancer if you meet all of these conditions:You’re between 45–85.You show no symptoms of colorectal disease (including, but not limited to, lower gastrointestinal pain, blood in stool, or…
Canes
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers canes as durable medical equipment (DME). Medicare doesn't cover white canes for the blind...
Lancet devices & lancets
Part B covers some diabetic test supplies, including lancet devices and lancets as supplies used with durable medical equipment (DME)...
Patient lifts
Medicare Part B covers patient lifts as durable medical equipment (DME) that your doctor prescribes for use in your home...
Suction pumps
Part B covers suction pumps as durable medical equipment (DME) that your doctor prescribes for use in your home...
Traction equipment
Medicare Part B covers traction equipment as durable medical equipment (DME) that your doctor prescribes for use in your home...
Air-fluidized beds
Part B covers air-fluidized beds and other support surfaces as durable medical equipment (DME) that your doctor prescribes for use in your home...
Hospital beds
Medicare Part B covers hospital beds as durable medical equipment (DME) that your doctor prescribes for use in your home...
Blood sugar monitors
Medicare Part B covers blood sugar monitors as durable medical equipment (DME) that your doctor prescribes for use in your home...
Blood sugar test strips
Medicare Part B covers some diabetic test supplies, including blood sugar test strips as durable medical equipment (DME)...
Nebulizers & nebulizer medications
Explanation of nebulizers and nebulizer mediations under Medicare Part B...
Crutches
Medicare covers crutches as durable medical equipment...
Walkers
Part B covers walkers, including rollators, as durable medical equipment (DME) your doctor prescribes for use in your home...
Medical nutrition therapy services
Part B covers medical nutrition therapy (MNT) services and certain services by a Registered Dietician or nutrition professional...
Pressure-reducing support surfaces
Part B covers pressure-reducing support surfaces as durable medical equipment (DME) that your doctor prescribes for use in your home.If you live in certain states, you may have to get prior approval for 5 types of pressure-reducing support surfaces...
Commode chairs
Part B covers commode chairs (portable toilet and seat) ordered by a doctor and for use in your home if you can’t use a regular toilet...
Infusion pumps & supplies
Part B covers infusion pumps (and some medicines used in infusion pumps) if considered reasonable and necessary...
Continuous passive motion (CPM) machines
If you meet certain conditions, Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers knee CPM machines as durable medical equipment (DME) that your doctor prescribes for use in your home. For example, if you have knee replacement surgery, Medicare covers CPM devices for up to 21 days of use in your…
Wheelchairs & scooters
Part B covers power-operated vehicles (scooters) and manual wheelchairs as durable medical equipment (DME)...
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