Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover Home Infusion Therapy?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers infusion equipment and supplies when used in your home.
Yes: Part B
Source: Medicare.gov, Home infusion therapy services, equipment, & supplies, checked October 23, 2026.
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Coverage at a glance
- Covered?
- Yes
- Which part
- Part B
- What you pay
- Usually 20% of the Medicare-approved amount.
- Part B deductible 2026
- $283 a year (CMS). Part B premium $202.90 a month.
- Medicare.gov page
- Home infusion therapy services, equipment, & supplies
Description
Infusion therapy delivers medicine or other treatment intravenously (through your veins) or subcutaneously (under your skin). Home infusion therapy allows you to get these services at your home instead of a hospital or clinic.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Coverage details
Part B covers:
- Home infusion equipment and supplies as Durable Medical Equipment (DME), including pumps, IV poles, tubing, and catheters for infusion therapy to administer certain infusion drugs at home.
- I nfusion therapy services needed to safely administer certain intravenous or subcutaneous drugs in your home, like nursing visits, caregiver training, and patient monitoring.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Costs
In most cases, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for home infusion therapy services, and for the equipment and supplies you use in your home. The Part B deductible applies for the equipment and supplies.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
National Coverage Determinations
- NCD 280.14: Infusion Pumps
Version 2, effective December 17, 2004
An NCD is the national rule CMS writes for when Medicare pays for an item or service. Local coverage determinations (LCDs) from each Medicare contractor can add detail. Read the NCD text on the CMS site.
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Questions
Does Medicare Cover Home Infusion Therapy?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers infusion equipment and supplies when used in your home.
Which part of Medicare covers Home Infusion Therapy?
Medicare.gov lists Home infusion therapy services, equipment, & supplies under Part B.
How much do you pay for Home Infusion Therapy with Medicare?
Per Medicare.gov: Usually 20% of the Medicare-approved amount.
Is there a national coverage determination for Home Infusion Therapy?
Yes. CMS NCD 280.14, Infusion Pumps, version 2, effective 2004-12-17.
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover Home Infusion Therapy?
Medicare Advantage plans must cover what Original Medicare covers and some offer extra benefits. Check the plan's Evidence of Coverage. Rivvi does not recommend plans.
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Does Medicare Cover Home Infusion Therapy?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers infusion equipment and supplies when used in your home.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi