Eligibility
Typically, Medicare Part B provides coverage for medical supplies for beneficiaries at home or in a skilled nursing setting. Coverage is provided if the individual meets the following eligibility criteria:

1. They reside at home and are not receiving home health care (otherwise they are covered under the home health care benefit);

2. They reside in a nursing home and do not meet the skilled nursing guidelines for Medicare Part A; or

3. They reside in an Assisted Living Facility

Medicare has set up coverage guidelines that require Medicare supplies retailers to provide the individual with their supplies and bill Medicare for reimbursement on their behalf. Medicare provides two billing options for supplies retailers to collect payment: Assignment and Non-Assignment.