If you want Medicare to help cover your durable medical equipment (DME) costs, it is important to use the right supplier.
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Original Medicare DME suppliers
If you have Original Medicare, you should get your DME from a Medicare-approved supplier that takes assignment.
Medicare Advantage DME suppliers
If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, you must follow the plan’s rules for getting DME. Your plan may require that you:
- Receive approval from the plan before getting your DME.
- Use a supplier in the plan’s network of suppliers.
- You may get little or no coverage if you use an out-of-network supplier.
- Use a preferred brand.
- You may pay a higher cost when using a non-preferred brand.
Contact your plan to learn more about its DME coverage rules before ordering your DME.