Benefits & programs · Federal health & long-term care
Medicare durable medical equipment
Run by Medicare (CMS)What it is
Medicare durable medical equipment helps cover medically necessary equipment that a doctor prescribes for use at home, such as walkers, wheelchairs, hospital beds, and oxygen. Eligibility requirements and specific coverage details are determined by Medicare.
What it may help with
may help with mobility equipment, prescribed home medical devices, help reduce out-of-pocket costs for equipment, and oxygen and respiratory aids.
The official page
Only the program itself can tell you if your family qualifies — eligibility often depends on income, care needs, and your state.
Go to the official page ↗We last confirmed this official link on July 2026.
This is a plain-language summary of a public program, not advice and not a promise that you qualify. Programs change; confirm current details and eligibility on the official page above or with a benefits counselor.