Benefits Handbook

MMC Benefits Handbook

Devices used specifically as safety items or to affect performance in sports-related activities
Prescribed or non-prescribed medical supplies and disposable supplies. Examples include:
Elastic stockings
Ace bandages
Gauze and dressings
Disposable outpatient supplies: Any outpatient disposable supply or device, including sheaths, bags, elastic garments, support hose, bandages, bedpans, syringes, blood or urine testing supplies, and other home test kits; and splints, neck braces, compresses, and other devices not intended for reuse by another patient
Orthotic Devices are described as: A support, brace, or splint used to support, align, prevent, or correct the function of movable parts of the body. Orthotics are covered by the Aetna plan when medically necessary
Tubings, nasal cannulas, connectors and masks are not covered except when used with durable medical equipment
Tubings and masks except when used in association with Durable Medical Equipment
Repair or replacement of Durable Medical Equipment or orthotics due to misuse, malicious damage or gross neglect or to replace lost or stolen items