Yes. Medicare Part B can cover medically necessary durable medical equipment, or DME, for use at home. DME is reusable equipment that is expected to last at least three years and is generally useful mainly to someone who is sick or injured.

Examples of Covered Equipment

Part B may cover:

  • Walkers, canes, and crutches
  • Wheelchairs and power scooters
  • Hospital beds
  • Oxygen equipment
  • CPAP machines, which help with breathing during sleep
  • Nebulizers
  • Blood sugar monitors and supplies
  • Continuous glucose monitors for eligible patients
  • Infusion pumps
  • Commode chairs

Coverage requirements differ by item. Some equipment is rented, some purchased, and some can be handled either way.

For mobility equipment, Medicare looks at how you manage daily activities inside your home. Trouble getting around outdoors alone is not enough to qualify. A purchased walker and a rented CPAP device also follow different payment arrangements. See CPAP rental rules or wheelchair and scooter eligibility for the specific item.

What Must Happen First?

A Medicare-enrolled doctor or qualified provider must document the medical need and order the equipment. You must obtain it from a Medicare-enrolled supplier. Some items need extra records or prior authorization, which means approval before you receive them.

After the Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount when the supplier accepts Medicare’s approved amount as full payment, called accepting assignment.

Ask whether the supplier accepts assignment for every rental month. A non-participating supplier may require more money upfront. The 15% limit on extra charges for certain doctor services does not generally apply to equipment from a supplier that does not accept assignment. Get the supplier’s expected charge in writing.

Use Medicare's DME coverage guide and supplier search before ordering.

Medicare Advantage Rules

Medicare Advantage covers qualifying DME but may require an in-network supplier, preferred brand, or prior authorization. Do not assume a supplier that accepts Original Medicare is in your plan's network.

Before accepting delivery, confirm what you will pay, including each month of a rental. Start with a clinical evaluation and a Medicare-enrolled supplier rather than ordering from an advertisement.

Medicare policy sources last checked: October 8, 2026.