We’ll work directly with your doctor, Medicare, and your insurance company.
You may have been told by your homecare provider that Medicare does not cover portable oxygen concentrators or that they simply do not carry them. You’ll rarely be given a full explanation.
The YES and NO of Medicare Coverage
No, Medicare will not purchase a portable oxygen concentrator. They only provide a monthly benefit for oxygen equipment.
No, Medicare will not cover a portable oxygen concentrator in addition to oxygen tanks.
Yes, your Medicare oxygen benefit covers the cost of oxygen. However, the portable oxygen benefit can be satisfied with larger gaseous tanks or a portable oxygen concentrator.
No, most homecare providers do not choose to provide a portable concentrator. Since they receive the same amount of reimbursement from Medicare for a portable concentrator as they would for an oxygen tank.