Your DME may at some point require repairs and/or maintenance from your supplier.

Repairs by a supplier involve fixing equipment that is worn or damaged.

Maintenance means checking, cleaning, and servicing your equipment.

If possible, you are expected to do regular maintenance yourself using the owner’s manual. However, a supplier should perform maintenance if the task is more complicated and requires a professional. Medicare’s coverage of more specialized DME repairs and maintenance depends on whether you or the supplier owns the equipment.

Note: There are separate rules for repairs and maintenance for oxygen equipment.

If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, make sure to follow your plan’s coverage rules.

To find out if and how Medicare covers the DME repairs or maintenance you need, or to find DME suppliers in your area, call 1-800-MEDICARE or visit . You can also learn about Medicare coverage of DME by contacting your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).