What if Medi-Cal denies my child's DME?

Medi-Cal typically covers the lowest-cost equipment that meets a patient’s medical needs. For example: if your child has the ability to get around using a manual wheelchair, Medi-Cal probably wouldn’t cover a motorized chair since the lower-cost manual option would meet your kid’s medical needs.

If your request for DME is denied, you can request a hearing with Medi-Cal to appeal the decision. We explain in detail how the Medi-Cal appeal process works in this article, or you can follow our step-by-step walkthrough.