Is the supplier responsible for maintenance and servicing of the oxygen equipment?

September 20, 2009 by admin

Yes. The supplier has to make sure your oxygen equipment is in good working order. If your equipment breaks, your supplier has to fix it or give you replacement equipment. In 2009, beginning 6 months after the 36-month rental period, Medicare makes one payment for your supplier to come to your home to inspect and provide routine service for your equipment if you use an oxygen concentrator or transfiller. All other maintenance, servicing, and repairs must be furnished at no additional charge to you or Medicare.