Hugo Medicare F.A.Q's

Is my Hugo Rolling/Folding Walker covered under Medicare?

Yes, your Hugo Walker is covered in most of the country under your Medicare Part B benefit. However, as of July 1, 2008, if you reside in or visit one of the Competitive Bidding areas, in order for Medicare to reimburse you for your walker, you must purchase your walker from a contract supplier.

How do I find out who the contractual suppliers are in my area?

For a complete listing of who the contractual suppliers are for walkers in your competitive bid area please go to www.medicare.gov

Where are the competitive bid areas?

• Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, NC-SC
• Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-Ky-IN
• Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH
• Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
• Kansas City, MO-KS
• Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Miami Beach, FL
• Orlando, FL
• Pittsburgh, PA
• Riverside-San Bernadrino-Ontario, CA
• San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo, PR

 

How can I find out if my ZIP code is in one of the competitive bid areas?

Type your Zip Code below to see if your in the Competitive Bid area

If you would like to download a PDF containing all the ZIP Codes please right click and save the following link. COMPETITIVE BID AREA ZIP CODES.

If I am visiting one of the competitive bid areas and purchase a Hugo Rolling/Folding Walker can I be reimbursed by medicare?

If you travel/visit one of the ten CBAs, Medicare will not reimburse your Hugo Walker. In order to confirm that the store you wish to purchase your walker from is part of the competitive bid area, please check the ZIP code of the store location prior to purchasing your walker. (Use ZIP Code locater above)

What if I live in a competitive bidding area and decide to purchase my Hugo Rolling/Folding Walker in a non-competitive bidding area?

If you reside in a competitive bidding area (please confirm through your ZIP code) and you visit a non-competitive bid area, you can purchase your walker from any DME Medicare supplier.

Do I need a prescription for my Hugo Rolling/Folding Walker in order to be reimbursed under my Medicare Part B benefit?

Yes, you will need a prescription that is dated prior to the purchase of your Hugo Walker in order for Medicare to pay this benefit. Remember, in most areas, your benefits for your walker will not change. It will only change if you reside in or visit a competitive bidding area and decide to purchase your Hugo Walker there.