By shopping with third-party insurance agencies, you may be contacted by a licensed insurance agent from an independent agency that is not connected with or endorsed by the federal Medicare program.

These agents/agencies may not offer every plan available in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-Medicare to get information on all options available.

Close

Since 2011, we've helped more than 5 million visitors understand Medicare coverage.

A PROPERTY OF HEALTHINSURANCE.ORG, LLC, A NON-GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY

You are now leaving medicareresources.org and will continue to shop for Medicare plans with our partner, eHealth, a non-government website. ehealth
Find a plan.

Home > FAQs > durable medical equipment

Frequently-asked questions by tag

Does Medicare cover durable medical equipment (DME)?  photo

Does Medicare cover durable medical equipment (DME)? 

June 12, 2025 – Learn how Medicare covers durable medical equipment (DME), how much Medicare will pay for DME and which items are… Read more

Will Medicare cover the cost of wheelchairs and walkers? photo

Will Medicare cover the cost of wheelchairs and walkers?

May 16, 2022 – Q: Will Medicare cover the cost of wheelchairs and walkers? A: Yes. Medicare Part B covers a portion of the cost for medically-necessary… Read more

How can I find a Medicare-assigned store to purchase an upright walker? photo

How can I find a Medicare-assigned store to purchase an upright walker?

August 26, 2021 – Medicare-assigned retailers agree to charge the Medicare-approved price for their products, and can't bill you for anything more than your… Read more