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Does Medicare Pay for Blood Pressure Monitors at Home?

by Ethan Bynon, June 29, 2023 — fact checked by Andrew Bynon

Does Medicare Cover Blood Pressure Monitors? If you have abnormal blood pressure, and your doctor prescribes a blood pressure monitor for home use, Medicare will cover it. In this article, we'll examine when and how Medicare covers in-home blood pressure monitoring equipment. Why … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Pay for Blood Pressure Monitors at Home?

Does Medicare Cover Knee Scooters?

by Ethan Bynon, June 27, 2023

Will Medicare Pay for a Knee Scooter Medicare does not cover knee scooters. However, it does cover crutches and wheelchairs, which provide mobility for the same injuries as a knee scooter. In this article, we'll explain why Medicare doesn't cover knee scooters but does cover wheelchairs and … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Knee Scooters?

Does Medicare Cover a Hospital Bed?

by Ethan Bynon, June 21, 2023 — fact checked by Andrew Bynon

Does Medicare Cover Hospital Beds? If your condition requires it, a hospital bed can be prescribed and Medicare will cover it. It is durable medical equipment that's covered under Part B. In this article, we'll go over some situations to help explain when and how Medicare will cover a hospital … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover a Hospital Bed?

Does Medicare Cover CPAP Machines?

by Ethan Bynon, January 18, 2022 — fact checked by Andrew Bynon

Quality sleep is an essential part of your health. If you aren't getting good sleep, a potential cause can be sleep apnea, which can interfere with your ability to breathe properly while you sleep. To treat this, your doctor may prescribe a CPAP machine. If you have Medicare, you might be … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover CPAP Machines?

Does Medicare Cover Electric Wheelchairs?

by Ethan Bynon, January 18, 2022 — fact checked by Andrew Bynon

If you have Medicare and you are one of the millions of people that require a wheelchair to get around, you might be wondering if Medicare will pay for an electric wheelchair or a mobility scooter? The answer is yes, but there are limits and conditions. In this MedicareWire article, we'll explain … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Electric Wheelchairs?

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