Verified October 10, 2026 against the statutes, regulations and sources cited below. The state decides every application. All states
What suppliers miss in Indiana
- Indiana writes the Medicare DMEPOS supplier standards at 42 CFR 424.57(c) into its own rules by reference.
- Emergency maintenance service must be available 24 hours a day.
Does Indiana require a DME supplier license?
A provider must hold a Board of Pharmacy license before providing home medical equipment services in Indiana, one for each Indiana location. Covered equipment is prescribed, technologically sophisticated and sustains a vital function, plus CPM machines, patient lifts, defibrillators and manual wheelchairs. Pharmacies need no license but must meet the same rules.
- DME or HME license
- Home Medical Equipment Services Provider License
- Issued by Indiana Board of Pharmacy (Professional Licensing Agency)
Citation: IC 25-26-21; 856 IAC 1-39
Do out-of-state suppliers shipping into Indiana need a license?
The statute requires every licensed provider to maintain a physical facility and medical equipment inventory in Indiana. The board may grant reciprocal licenses to out-of-state providers only if it adopts rules for that.
- Covers out-of-state suppliers
- Requires a location in Indiana
Citation: IC 25-26-21-6(b)(2); IC 25-26-21-8(h)
What does a Indiana DME license cost?
- Initial: $150 (as of October 2026)
- Renewal: $200 every two years, plus $50 if late (as of October 2026)
Citation: 856 IAC 1-39-7; PLA renewal form (2022)
How often does a Indiana DME license renew?
- Renews every two years
- Due December 31 of odd-numbered years
Who must be on staff at a licensed Indiana location?
A supplier of oxygen and related respiratory services must employ or contract with a licensed respiratory care practitioner or another licensed professional trained in respiratory services. Staff are trained at hire and every year.
Citation: 856 IAC 1-39-10, 1-39-11
Licensing in Indiana?
We confirm what Indiana requires for the products you sell, prepare the application and every attachment for your owner or officer to sign, and track it to a decision. A state DME license is $699 per state.