02/04/2025
Frequently Asked Question:
What medical supplies/equipment does Medicare Part B cover?
Medicare pays for different kinds of durable medical equipment in different ways. Some equipment must be rented, other equipment must be purchased.
Medicare Part B helps pay for durable medical equipment such as oxygen equipment, wheelchairs, and other medically necessary equipment that your doctor prescribes to use in your home. Other items covered by Medicare include:
Arm, leg, back and neck braces
Medical supplies such as ostomy pouches, surgical dressings, splints and casts
Breast prostheses following a mastectomy
One pair of eyeglasses with an intraocular lens after cataract surgery