What does “assigned” and “non-assigned” mean?
A. “Assigned” means the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved fee for the equipment. Medicare pays for 80% of the approved fee. The beneficiary is responsible for the remaining 20%. “Non-assigned” means the beneficiary pays the supplier for the equipment and the supplier submits the claim to Medicare. If the item is covered, Medicare reimburses the beneficiary 80% of the approved fee. We submit claims for Internet purchases to Medicare on a “non-assignment” basis only. We can help determine if you qualify for benefits. Q.
