If you've got to deal with medical equipment on a regular basis, carry a few tools along with you so you can make small repairs as necessary. Allen wrenches are particular useful, since most braces, walkers, and wheelchairs are keyed to them.

Maintain a log of correspondence with your medical equipment vendor, and keep all your receipts, estimates, and all other paperwork. This information will be invaluable in the event that your medical equipment is not delivered when you need it.

Insurance companies often require that you get price quotes from a manufacturer before you purchase expensive items of medical equipment. When you have to go that route, find out how long it will take to get the quotes and submit them to the insurer, and how long the insurer takes to respond.