My mother is unable to handle her benefits. A payee, subject to Social Security's review, is authorized and directed to apply benefits certified on behalf of a beneficiary only for the use and benefit of the beneficiary. Benefits should be used for current needs such as food, clothing, shelter, medical care and personal comfort items, or reasonably foreseeable needs. AMedicare Part B helps pay for durable medical equipment such as oxygen equipment, wheelchairs and other medically necessary equipment that your doctor prescribes for use in your home. Medical supplies such as ostomy bags, surgical dressings, splints and casts.
Breast prostheses following a mastectomy.
One pair of eyeglasses with an intraocular lens after cataract surgery. Medicare pays for different kinds of durable medical equipment in different ways. Your Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier can provide more specific information. This column was prepared by the Social Security Administration. All rights reserved.