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Durable medical equipment (DME)

Equipment and supplies ordered by a health care provider for everyday or extended use. Coverage for DME may include: oxygen equipment, wheelchairs, crutches or blood testing strips for diabetics.
Preview plans and prices based on your income. Check out a plan's Summary of Benefits to get a quick idea of what DME supplies are covered, if any. You can find a link to the Summary of Benefits by clicking "Details" for a plan.