Does medicare cover exercise equipment if ordered by your doctor? 
No . Medicare Part B -LRB- Medical Insurance -RRB- covers durable medical equipment -LRB- DME -RRB- that your doctor prescribes for use in your home . Only your doctor can prescribe medical equipment for you . DME meets these criteria : Durable -LRB- long-lasting -RRB- Used for a medical reason Not usually useful to someone who is n't sick or injured Used in your home `` Used for a medical reason '' is analogous to `` medically necessary '' and exercise equipment is not deemed medically necessary . Exercise equipment is also deemed to be useful to someone who is not sick or injured . 