Air PurifierThe EPA has listed indoor air quality as one of the top five environmental risks to public health. Most consumer-brand air cleaners fail to meet the government standards necessary for their claims.ZEROREZ® is proud to offer an FDA Class II medical device that cleans AND purifies the air in your home or office.wildcat1988 (1009)More listings for this product About this productDescriptionProduct IdentifiersKey Features546312110QuietGood valuePerforms wellWrite a reviewMost relevant reviewsSee all 33 reviewsby Love this!!!!We have 2, one in the bedroom. I run on medium so it blocks out noises and filters the air. I run on low all day. The rooms smell so clean! The other is in the living room/kitchen. I can cook bacon, leave and return to fresh smelling house!! Be with out oneVerified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-ownedby very niceworks greatVerified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-ownedby Very satisfied with the Defender and the eBay price! Saved hundreds of $$$!The air filter is easy to operate and thus far does what it's supposed to do.

I recommend that you download the owners manual (pdf) to use the programming features. It has 3 operating settings. The low setting is the quietest setting and the two higher settings are a bit too noisy if you're in the room. The noise level of the upper two settings is the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars. I would like to be able to run it at higher settings while I'm in bed. That's where the program feature comes in handy. For example, you can keep it on low while you sleep and program it to go into medium or high while you're at work! The programming has enough flexibility to meet most schedules and you always have the ability to override the program (home sick, etc.) without having to re-program it. The filter will flash a blinking red light on the control panel at the eleven-month mark and will stay on solid red at 12 months letting you know it's time to change the filter. Very simple, low maintenance and it's a Class 2 medical device! It's not designed for whole-house filtration and is best suited for the bedroom or other similar-sized room for best results.

The unit needs to be placed at least 3' from the wall to take advantage of the 360 degree filtration. Hope you found this review helpful. I bought 2 Defenders on eBay. Read full reviewby Filter Queen DefenderWorks wonderfully. Huge notice in household air quality especially with 2 dogs. Verified purchase: Noby There is only one defender and the filter is king!!Defender is highly recommended for anyone who has breathing issues, or just anyone who wants to breath cleaner air. Keep in mind this unit is considered to be a medical device that filters to 0.1 microns. Better than any hepa filter on the market today! Most virus and bacteria are smaller than what hepa is able to filter out ! !Dusting furniture less often now that the defender runs 24/7. Although the filter queen majestic sweeper helps cut down the dust!!Explore Buying GuidesView previousView nextPage Reviewed / Updated - Apr. 2015 Other Help for Medical EquipmentFind Financial Assistance for CareHelp Finding Affordable CareGet Care Planning AssistanceTable of Contents Medicare's Benefits Types of DME Covered Medicare Participating Suppliers Finding Medicare Approved Suppliers Renting vs. Buying Allowable Limits Upgraded Equipment

The short answer is Yes! Medicare does pay for durable medical equipment (DME).  However, prior to a thorough discussion of the details, it is important to distinguish between the different types of Medicare coverage because the benefits change depending on the type of coverage one has. Medicare Part A is hospital insurance, Part B is for outpatient services and Part C also called Medicare Advantage, is a combination of Part A and Part B and is sold by private companies instead of provided by the government. buy air purifier malaysiaMedicare Part D is for prescription drugs and is not relevant to the discussion.air purifier instructions Part A has strict requirements for medical equipment. air purifier health insuranceIndividuals must be Homebound, meaning they cannot leave their home without assistance and they must require skilled nursing care.

If the equipment is medically necessary and purchased from an approved supplier, Medicare Part A will pay for 80% of the allowable amount for any specific item. The individual is responsible for paying for the remaining 20% and any amount over the allowable limit. Part B pays for home medical equipment for most Medicare recipients even if they are not Homebound. The equipment must be for use in the home or personal care residence such as assisted living but not in a nursing home. Home medical equipment must be medically necessary and purchased from a Medicare-approved supplier. Medicare Part B pays for 80% of the allowable purchase price and the individual is responsible for the remaining 20% and any amount over the allowable limit. Part C, also known as Medicare Advantage Plans, is required by law to provide at least the same coverage as Part A and Part B. Therefore, if one has Medicare Part C, their plan will pay at least 80% of the allowable limit. It is best to think of Medicare’s durable medical equipment coverage as having 2 levels: DME that is covered when determined to be medically necessary and DME that is never covered despite being medically necessary.

For example, grab bar rails may be completely necessary for an individual however Medicare does not consider them to be medical equipment and therefore does not cover the cost. Durable Medical Equipment vs. Home Care SuppliesIt is common for persons not to make the distinction between medical equipment and supplies. Medicare has a completely different policy for home and/or disposable medical supplies as opposed to durable, multiple use equipment.  The table below list the most commonly requested durable medical equipment, whether it is covered and if not, Medicare’s reason for denying coverage. This list is by no means exhaustive, rather it is meant to provide the reader with a sense of Medicare’s logic so they may apply that to their own situation. Medicare Coverage Policy / Denial Reason Air Cleaners / Conditionersnot primarily medical in naturenot primarily medical in nature. inappropriate for home use Unsuitable for home use Inappropriate for home use

Electrical Stimulation for Woundsinappropriate for patient use Not primarily medical in nature Heat and Massage Foam Pads Not primarily medical in nature; Other assistance for hospital beds. Not covered self-administered drug supply; Powered / Electric Wheelchairs Preset Portable Oxygen Units Emergency, first-aid, or precautionary equipment; Spare Tanks of Oxygen Convenience or precautionary supplynot medical in nature.  Emergency communications systems and not diagnostic or therapeutic Medicare Participating Suppliers are suppliers that have agreed to accept “assignment” or the Medicare approved price for a particular item of DME. Purchasing from a Medicare Participating Supplier ensures the individual will not pay more than the 20% co-pay of the Medicare approved price for an item. This is usually the least expensive route for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare Suppliers are enrolled in Medicare’s program, meaning they will accept Medicare as a form of payment, but they have the flexibility to set their own prices.

By using a Medicare Supplier, the individual may or may not spend the least amount out-of-pocket. There are also DME suppliers that are not approved by Medicare. If one purchases from these suppliers, Medicare will not pay any portion of the cost. Medicare provides a searchable database of all approved suppliers. One can search by item type and by zip code. Results can be sorted to show Participating Suppliers first. Search for Medicare Approved Suppliers. Typically the decision to rent vs. buy is not made by the individual Medicare recipient instead it is made by Medicare on an item by item basis. In many cases this works to the individual’s benefit as they do not have to spend additional money should an item break or require repairs. The Medicare-approved supplier will inform the individual if the item they require is available for rent or purchase. Medicare has determined the maximum dollar amount their Participating Suppliers are allowed to charge for any particular item of home medical equipment.

This is referred to as the “allowable limit”. Medicare updates this regularly and communicates this information to all their suppliers. Making sure suppliers only charge the allowable limit is a self-regulating process in that Medicare will only reimburse suppliers the allowed amount. If suppliers attempt to bill for more than the allowable limit, they run the risk of not being reimbursed at all. Typically when Medicare approves an item of durable medical equipment, they will approve only the most basic item available. For example, Medicare may approve the purchase of a walker, but not one with wheels and a hand brake; this would be considered “upgraded equipment”. It is possible that an upgrade is medically necessary and if so, Medicare will pay for its portion of the upgrade cost. One’s prescription must state specifically the medical reason for why an upgrade is necessary. For example, the individual does not have the physical strength or balance required to lift a standard walker and therefore one with wheels is required.