Should I rent or buy?
Put in the numbers your supplier quoted. These are estimates to help you ask better questions — not a bill or a coverage decision.
Renting looks cheaper by $90
- Rent for 6 months
- $90
- Full price $450
- Buy outright
- $180
- Full price $900
- Renting passes the purchase price at about month 12.
- Ask the supplier whether they accept assignment. If they don't, you can be billed more than the numbers above.
Educational information only — this is not an eligibility determination. Eligibility for VA health care, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, and Marketplace coverage depends on your individual circumstances and official program rules, which can change. Confirm your own eligibility and coverage with the official source or the agency directly.