For millions of disabled people, essential health devices known as durable medical equipment, or DME—think of CPAP machines or in-home dialysis equipment—help them both remain at home and stay alive.

Medicare covers various durable medical equipment (DME) if a healthcare professional prescribes them. People should ensure that the DME supplier participates with Medicare. Covered DME ranges from ...

Under Original Medicare, Medicare Part B may cover the cost of an electric wheelchair for individuals facing home mobility challenges as part of the durable medical equipment (DME) benefit.