applies. Medicare pays for different kinds of DME in different ways. Depending on the type of equipment: You may need to rent the equipment. You may need to buy the equipment. You may be able to choose whether to rent or buy the equipment. Medicare will only cover your DME if your doctors and DME suppliers are enrolled in Medicare.Wheelchairs & Scooters‧Walkers‧Hospital Beds‧Oxygen Equipment Coverage‧Patient Lifts‧Continuous Passive Motion Devices.