MDHHS Durable Medical Equipment Presentation

On March 20, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) hosted a webinar on Medicaid Coverages for Durable Medicaid Equipment (DME) in Nursing Facilities. The presentation included a discussion on what DME is and is not included as part of a facility per diem. 

Included in per diem (not an exhaustive list):

• Hospital beds
• Enteral formulas
• Standard manual wheelchairs
• Surgical dressings/bandages (some exceptions)
• Diabetic test strips

Not included in per diem (not an exhaustive list):

• Parenteral nutrition/supplies
• Power wheelchairs
• Manual wheelchairs with custom seating
• Prosthetic limbs
• Speech generating devices

The presentation also discussed the process of obtaining authorization for power wheelchairs and manual wheelchairs with custom seating, as well as obtaining DME in a transition from a skilled nursing facility to the community. The presentation PowerPoint, which includes applicable contact information, is now available.