Medicare Part B typically covers 80% of the Medicare-approved amount for a qualifying rollator walker after you meet your annual deductible, which is $240 in 2024. That leaves you responsible for the remaining 20% coinsurance.

Medicare classifies a rollator as Durable Medical Equipment (DME) under Part B — but coverage is not automatic. A rollator must be prescribed by a Medicare-enrolled physician as medically necessary, and you must purchase it from a Medicare-enrolled DME supplier. Retaoldth's Amazon listings are not Medicare-enrolled suppliers, so buying through Amazon will not qualify for this reimbursement. Contact Medicare directly at 1-800-MEDICARE or consult your physician to find an enrolled supplier in your area.

  • Medicare Part B covers 80% of the approved amount for a qualifying rollator walker after the deductible.
  • The 2024 Medicare Part B annual deductible is $240 before coverage applies to DME like rollators.
  • A rollator must be prescribed by a Medicare-enrolled doctor and purchased from a Medicare-enrolled DME supplier to qualify.
  • Rollators purchased through non-enrolled retailers (including Amazon) are not eligible for Medicare reimbursement.
  • Medigap supplemental plans may cover the remaining 20% coinsurance — coverage varies by plan.

Examples in Practice

  • Low-cost rollator, deductible already met: Medicare approves a $120 rollator; Part B pays $96, and you owe $24 in coinsurance.
  • Higher-end rollator, deductible already met: Medicare approves a $300 rollator; Part B pays $240, and you owe $60 out of pocket.
  • Deductible not yet met: If you've paid $0 toward your 2024 deductible, the first $240 of the approved amount comes out of your pocket before Medicare pays its 80%.
  • Medigap plan covers coinsurance: With a qualifying Medigap supplement, your $60 coinsurance on a $300-approved rollator may be covered entirely by the supplemental plan.
  • Rollator bought on Amazon: A Retaoldth rollator purchased directly through Amazon costs the full retail price out of pocket — $0 in Medicare reimbursement applies regardless of medical necessity.