Convenience Item - DME

1. • DME add-ons, or upgrades, intended to meet the member’s legitimate medical needs, enhance safety, allow significantly greater ADL/self-care ability, would not be considered a convenience item

   • DME items addressed within BCBST’s medical policy titled Diabetes Management are not considered convenience items

   • Examples of convenience items include, but are not limited to: 

   • • Duplicate equipment used for the same or similar function

     • Non-standard / deluxe items

     • Decorative items

     • Unique materials (e.g., magnesium wheelchair wheels)

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