If you have been prescribed oxygen therapy, there is a possibility that your current oxygen equipment solution was covered under Medicare, insurance, or both. However, you may be wondering if Medicare covers the cost of purchasing a new POC or portable oxygen concentrator. To help you navigate through this situation, we have prepared a tutorial that will provide you with useful information. It is important to note that there is no simple YES or NO answer to this question. What we can do is start with some facts and FAQs that will help you understand the situation better.

For instance, Medicare coverage for Oxygen Therapy Equipment is provided via a monthly rental contract for five years. Medicare does not reimburse for any out-of-pocket expenses and Medicare will NEVER pay for the PURCHASE or short-term rental of a portable oxygen concentrator. Medicare and your local DME company are not obligated to provide patients with a portable oxygen concentrator. If you’re reading this article, then you have probably already attempted to get a POC from your local provider. 

There are some additional Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding Medicare and insurance that you may find helpful. For example, you may have heard from a friend that their Portable Concentrator was covered by Medicare. While this may be true for some patients in certain situations, it is important to note that Medicare reimbursement for POCs has steadily declined over the past several years, so you will likely need to explore other options in getting yourself a portable oxygen concentrator. If your current Medicare oxygen provider is unable or unwilling to provide you with a Portable Oxygen Concentrator, don’t worry – here at Inspired Portable Oxygen we offer out-of-pocket purchases and financing solutions to help make this process easier for you. Another thing you may want to consider is, if you are making large co-payments on your current oxygen equipment, it may be worth it for you to consider purchasing a unit outright, as it may pay for itself in just a few months. Finally, although unlikely, it is possible that your supplemental insurance may cover some of the purchase or rental of a portable oxygen concentrator – but you’ll need to check with your insurance provider to find out for sure. If you still have questions, please give us a call at 1-800-608-8651 and speak to one of our friendly specialists.