Which term refers to equipment used at home to aid a patient’s medical needs?

• A. Durable Medical Equipment
• B. PPO
• C. HMO
• D. COBRA

Answer: (A)

Durable Medical Equipment refers to devices and supplies prescribed by a clinician for use at home to aid a patient’s medical care. These items are designed for repeated use and durability, such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, hospital beds, oxygen equipment, and CPAP machines. They are intended to support treatment or rehabilitation outside a clinical setting and are often covered by insurance with a medical prescription. In contrast, PPO and HMO are types of managed care plans that describe how you access and pay for care, not equipment. COBRA is a continuation option for employer-sponsored coverage after leaving a job, not a device.