WASHINGTON, July 18-- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on the potential role of disposable medical devices as substitutes for durable medical equipment. The report (GAO-17-600) ...
Medicare Part B may cover breast pumps as durable medical equipment (DME), though coverage specifics can vary between manual and electric pumps. To obtain a breast pump through Medicare, it’s ...
Annual changes in Medicare rules, costs and benefits can be challenging, but for the more than 68 million Americans 65 and ...
SALT LAKE CITY ( ABC4) — Wednesday marks the beginning of Medicare Open Enrollment. Medicare open enrollment runs from Oct.
GoodRx reports that starting January 2026, original Medicare will require prior authorization for certain services in six ...
Medicare Part B includes DME. This helps to cover items a doctor deems medically necessary for use in the home. As canes are a type of mobility device that may be essential to facilitate movement, ...
Yes, Medicare Part B will typically help cover most of the cost of a medically necessary wheelchair or other mobility device. However, a person will still be responsible for the remaining costs of the ...
An electric wheelchair can be helpful if you have difficulty using a manual wheelchair. Under certain conditions, Medicare Part B will cover an electric wheelchair for people with mobility issues ...
Medicare does not typically cover bathroom remodeling costs as it considers them home modifications rather than medically necessary care. Original Medicare (parts A and B) does not usually pay for ...
Fewer choices may be on the menu again as Medicare patients shop for prescription coverage this fall. The number of available ...
This decades-old rule could leave you with unexpected bills if you need specialized care after a hospital stay.