NEWS
Medicare and/or your insurance carrier will help cover most of the cost of home oxygen equipment and supplies if you have a breathing condition that it will help improve. Payment for oxygen equipment and supplies is subject to the requirement that it is necessary and reasonable for treatment of an illness or injury and/or to improve the functioning of the patient.
oxygen equipment and supplies. The doctor must also write you an order (prescription) for the equipment. Your doctor will know what is necessary to qualify for the type of oxygen equipment and supplies prescribed for you. What oxygen equipment and supplies your insurance will pay for:

•Systems for furnishing oxygen
•Containers that store oxygen
•Tubing and related supplies for the delivery of oxygen
•Oxygen contents
•Portable oxygen units when used to move around the home 

The monthly allowance for stationary oxygen equipment covers the oxygen equipment; oxygen contents including all refills for stationary and portable systems; equipment delivery, setup, and maintenance; accessories and supplies; patient education and other services associated with furnishing home oxygen. Your insurance may pay an additional amount for portable equipment that a beneficiary rents to provide mobility in the home. Typically, beneficiaries rent both stationary and portable units.



HOW INSURANCE CARRIERS WILL PAY
Masks & Tubing
Regulator/Conservator
Cpaps
Portable O2
Concentrator
Your insurance carrier will likely pay for oxygen as a rental for the first 36 months. After that time if you still need the equipment and all your deductible and copays are met, the equipment title will transfer to you. Your insurance will then possibly pay for refilling your oxygen cylinders and for repairs and service of your equipment. Your insurance carrier will also separately pay for oxygen accessories such as tubing, masks and cannulas after the purchase price has been met.

You must have insurance coverage and your doctor must have documented your need for