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Your input — is nebulizing only once a day okay?
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jan 6, 2023 | Replies (31)Comment receiving replies
Some companies require a prescription, others don't. Unfortunately, Medicare only covers the most basic of nebulizers, and just once every 3 (or 5) years. Most supplement policies follow that too. The exception is if you are prescribed a specific inhaled antibiotic that requires a handheld, impeller type nebulizer, some policies cover 80%.
This is considered Durable Medical Equipment and comes under Medicare Part B, not Pat D Drug Coverage.
Sue
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I just discussed this with preferred home care yesterday (while ordering cpap supplies and more mini tanks of 02). my pcp provided the nebulizer machine as it was well over 5 yrs old (I had been using my dad's). I then asked about how do I get replcement supplies to use it! i was told my pcp needs to write an order for nebulizer kit supplies. thank goodness Medicare covers it all!
hi Sue, I remember u providing info and support when my daughter had covid last Christmas (she was in hosp and came home on 02). I'm thankful to say I survived covid over this past Thanksgiving. I had started the 02 about 2 weeks before (long story).
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Your knowledge amazes me!
I am so fortunate to have found this group! Thank you Sue!