DME includes items needed to function at home with a medical condition, disability, or injury.

DME recognized by Medicare must meet these criteria:

• Durable (can be used repeatedly)
• Used for a medical reason
• Useful to someone who is sick or injured
• Used in your home
• Generally has an expected lifetime of 3 years or more

Durable medical equipment is:

• Blood sugar meters
• Blood sugar test strips
• Canes
• Commode chairs
• Continuous passive motion devices
• Crutches
• Home infusion services
• Hospital beds
• Infusion pumps and supplies
• Lancet devices and lancets
• Nebulizers and Nebulizer Medications
• Orthotics
• Oxygen equipment and accessories
• Patients Lifts
• Pressure-reducing support surfaces
• Prosthetic equipment
• Suction pumps
• Traction equipment
• Walkers
• Wheelchairs and scooters