Maryland Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use
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The Maryland Department of Aging provides FREE durable medical equipment to Marylanders with any illness, injury, or disability, regardless of age, at no cost. All equipment is collected via donation and is sanitized, repaired, and redistributed to Marylanders in need. The DME program is improving the quality of life for many Maryland residents by providing the opportunity to avoid costlier levels of care.
Requesting Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
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Fill out a DME Request Form, based on the type of equipment you need (see below). If you would like to request both Basic AND Complex DME, complete a Complex DME Request Form.
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After your completed DME Request Form is processed, we will contact you about equipment availability. If the equipment is in-stock, a pick-up appointment will be scheduled. Equipment pick up is by appointment only.
Basic DME
For Basic DME requests, fill out the
Basic DME Request Form. Basic equipment includes, but is not limited to: - Canes, Crutches, and Walkers
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Rollators
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Shower Chairs and Tub Transfer Benches
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Bedside Commodes and Toilet Safety Rails
For more information on available Basic DME Equipment and requests, visit the Basic DME Equipment page.
- Manual Wheelchairs
- Transport Wheelchairs
- Power Wheelchairs
- Power Scooters
- Home Hospital Beds
- Mechanical Lifts
Providers initiating a request for a patient should complete a
Complex DME Request Form. If you are a healthcare professional seeking additional information, click here.
Making Donations
We are currently accepting donations for the following equipment:
- Bedside Chairs
- Bedside Commodes
- Canes
- Hoyer Lifts
- Knee Scooters
- Manual Wheelchairs
- Power Scooters
- Power Wheelchairs
- Rollators
- Shower Chairs
- Sit to Stands
- Standing Frames
- Toilet Safety Stands
- Transfer Boards
- Transport Wheelchairs
- Trapeze Bars
- Tub Transfer Benches
- Upright Rollators
Donation Collection Centers and Hours
DME in the Media
DME Program Director, Ian Edwards featured on The Indisposable Podcast
Ian Edwards joined host Brooking Gatewood to share insights on tackling the challenges of accessibility and high costs in durable medical equipment. Don't miss this important conversation—tune in now and learn how DME is making a difference. Click here to listen to the full podcast.
Patrick O'Malley Testifies in Support of DME Re-Use
Thank you to Maryland resident Patrick O'Malley for testifying during the 2024 Maryland Legislative Session on continuing to fund the Maryland Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use program.
After a tragic swimming accident in Ocean City that resulted in a spinal cord injury, O'Malley needed an advanced power wheelchair, a powered Hoyer lift, and a home hospital bed. When his insurance was unable to provide the equipment, the DME Re-Use program provided each of the pieces of equipment to Mr. O'Malley at no cost. Click here to view Mr. O'Malley's testimony.
State program gives all Maryland residents medical equipment — and it's completely free - NBC Washington
Click here to read full article.
Maryland Durable Medical Equipment Wins Upstream Reusies® 2024 Community of the Year Award
Maryland Department of Aging’s Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use program exists to improve the independence and quality of life of Maryland residents with any illness, injury, or disability through access to free mobility equipment. Since the program began less than 3 years ago, they have saved 33,521 items from landfills, offsetting 1,969.93 metric tons of CO2, while saving individuals and the health care system $3.2 million. Click here to view video.
