Dear Toni: I order my diabetic supplies from a mail-order program through my employer benefits. Recently, I have been laid off and had to enroll in Medicare. I received a letter stating my supplier ...

The CMS could use its competitive bidding program to address price concerns, after payments for the devices swelled over five years, the government watchdog said.

The treatment and management of many conditions and diseases requires the use of medical equipment. When these items are not intended to be thrown away after use — think a wheelchair that’s used for ...

Medicare Part B covers ostomy supplies, including colostomy supplies, if they are medically necessary. What colostomy supplies does Medicare cover? Colostomy supplies fall into the Medicare category ...

A person who has undergone an ileostomy, colostomy, or urinary ostomy may require an ostomy bag following the procedure. Medicare considers ostomy bags and related supplies to be prosthetic devices.

In providing senior and disabled citizens with medical equipment and supplies, Congress authorizes the purchase of everything from wheelchairs and walkers to orthotics and oxygen tanks. For years, ...

The president of a Duluth medical equipment provider is fighting back against Medicare cuts that he says are depriving some recipients of needed supplies and threatening the survival of businesses ...

I am diabetic. I have Original Medicare, a Medigap and a Part D drug plan. I am confused as to what covers my insulin and syringes, and what covers my test strips/lancets to test my blood sugar. This ...

Complaints about the calls have risen, and some older Americans have discovered that their Medicare accounts were already ...

Adjusting to life with an ostomy can be challenging, both physically and financially. From finding the right pouching system to managing daily care, it often takes time, patience and the right ...