Are SGD and Accessories Repairs Covered?
Medicare will cover SGD and accessory repairs — both parts and labor — for devices and accessories, which are beyond their warranty periods. During the warranty period, it is expected the supplier will be responsible for repairs. Beyond that time, Medicare will cover SGD and accessory repairs as they do any other item of durable medical equipment. Individuals who require repairs on their SGDs or accessories, whether within or beyond the warranty period, should contact the supplier of the item in need of repair to inquire about the applicable repair procedure. Medicare also will repair SGDs that were not purchased by Medicare, as long as the device is otherwise covered.
