Supplies
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) usually doesn’t cover common medical supplies that you typically use at home, like bandages and gauze
Description
Common medical supplies that you typically use at home, like bandages and gauze.
Costs
You pay 100% for most common medical supplies you use at home.
Ask your doctor or healthcare provider how much your test, item, or service will cost.
Your doctor may recommend services that Medicare does not cover or offers too frequently. This could end up in additional costs for you. Make sure to ask your doctor about the reasons for these recommendations and what Medicare will actually cover.
Specific amounts you could owe depend on:
Other insurance you may have
How much your doctor charges
If your doctor accepts assignment
The type of facility
Where you get your test, item, or service