Nebulizers & nebulizer medications
Medicare Coverage Information
Overview
Medicare provides coverage for nebulizers and nebulizer medications as durable medical equipment (DME) for beneficiaries with qualifying respiratory conditions. Coverage typically falls under Medicare Part B and requires a doctor's prescription and medical necessity.
- Nebulizers are covered as durable medical equipment under Medicare Part B
- Requires a doctor's prescription and documentation of medical necessity
- Beneficiaries may need to rent or purchase nebulizer equipment from Medicare-approved suppliers
- Certain nebulizer medications are covered under Medicare Part D prescription drug plans
- Medicare Part B beneficiaries with diagnosed respiratory conditions
- Patients with physician documentation of medical necessity
- Individuals using nebulizers for approved medical treatments
- Typically covers 80% of approved equipment costs after meeting Part B deductible
- Beneficiary responsible for 20% coinsurance
- Medication costs vary based on specific Part D prescription plan
- Must be prescribed by a Medicare-enrolled physician
- Equipment must be deemed medically necessary
- Requires documentation of respiratory condition
- Some specific medications may have coverage restrictions
- Consult your healthcare provider about nebulizer medical necessity
- Get a detailed prescription from your doctor
- Verify coverage with your specific Medicare plan
- Contact Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE for detailed equipment coverage information
Last updated: 6/15/2025
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- 6/15/2025
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