Examples of DME in a sentence
Coverage for some diabetic equipment and supplies may only be available from either a DME provider or from a pharmacy.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) DME is equipment which: • can withstand repeated use; • is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose; • is not useful to a person in the absence of an illness or injury; and • is for use in the home.
In most cases, this plan only pays for a rental DME up to our allowance for a purchased DME.
This plan covers the following DME: • wheelchairs, hospital beds, and other DME items used only for medical treatment; and • replacement of purchased equipment which is needed due to a change in your medical condition or if the device is not functional, no longer under warranty, or cannot be repaired.
DME includes supplies necessary for the effective use of the equipment.