Medical Equipment

What kinds of medical equipment are covered?

The Alliance covers medical supplies and equipment that are prescribed by a doctor. The Alliance does not cover comfort, convenience or luxury equipment, features and supplies.

Examples of covered medical equipment:

Hearing aids

The Alliance covers hearing aids if you are tested for hearing loss and have a prescription from your doctor. The Alliance may also cover hearing aid rentals, replacements and batteries for your first hearing aid.

Durable medical equipment (DME)

DME is medical equipment for in-home use that helps you perform daily activities and increases quality of living. The Alliance covers the purchase or rental of medical supplies, equipment and other services with a prescription from a doctor.

Orthotics and prostheses

The Alliance covers orthotic and prosthetic devices and services that are medically necessary and prescribed by your doctor, podiatrist or non-physician medical provider. This includes:

• Implanted hearing devices.
• Breast prosthesis/mastectomy bras.
• Compression burn garments.
• Prosthetics to restore function or replace a body part.
• Prosthetics to support a weakened or deformed body part.

Ostomy and urological supplies

The Alliance covers:

• Ostomy bags.
• Urinary catheters.
• Draining bags.
• Irrigation supplies and adhesives.

Medical supplies, equipment and appliances

The Alliance covers medical supplies that are prescribed by your doctor. Some medical supplies are covered through the Fee-For-Service Medi-Cal Rx and not the Alliance.

For a complete list of covered medical equipment, view the Benefits and Services section of the Member Handbook.