The Alabama Durable Medical Equipment Association exists for the purpose of promoting the ethical, professional and profitable provision of home medical equipment services to the citizens of the state. This mission shall be pursued by providing education and encouragement to its members, the public, other associations and groups, political entities and others by a variety of methods and media.

ADMEA represents more than 300 Alabama home medical equipment suppliers (by location), plus vendors. Our Board of Directors includes industry leaders from a variety of specialties, geographic areas, and experience levels, including one or more from the vendor community.

ADMEA provides a variety of member services, including:

• representation on local, regional and national groups, including the Jurisdiction C Council, the National Supplier Clearinghouse Advisory Council, the Alabama Medicaid HME Advisory Board, and more...
• participation in an extensive communications network,
• education seminars covering a wide variety of timely and useful topics,
• promotion of community efforts to improve and advance the industry,
• information and advice based of years of industry experience, and
• access to advice, referrals, sample letters, and more..
• Emailed news and the content available on this site are a primary benefit.

ADMEA typically holds three one-day quarterly meetings per year plus a convention. Program content varies, but always includes updates from Medicare, Medicaid, and Blue Cross. Most meetings are open only to members; others may be opened to non-members at a substantially higher registration fee. Member registration fees are set to cover costs.

Regular Members (suppliers) annual dues are $400, or $35 per month, plus $50 per Alabama branch. New members are not expected to enroll branches; additional locations are added on renewal. Dues are are prorated based on a fiscal year beginning May 1st.. Dues by subscription are available only via automatic billing to a credit card. (American Express, Visa or MasterCard)

Associate Members, (vendors), may choose from four categories, as follows:

Annual dues $250

• Company listing in Associate Directory on web site
• Access to ADMEA Regular Membership List
• Subscription to electronic news broadcasts, blog and forums (up to two persons)
• Member rates for advertising, sponsorships and registration fees
• Opportunity to run for a position on the Board of Directors

Note: Bronze members may not upgrade for the difference in rates in order to obtain an exhibit at the convention. There is a substantial discount for paying in advance.

Annual dues $850

Same as previously listed, PLUS

• Convention Exhibit (including two persons - $750.00 value)
• Two free quarterly meeting registrations per year ($150 value)(does not include display table)
  
• Two press releases/new product announcements per year (sent by ADMEA)

Annual dues $1,500

Same as previously listed, PLUS

• Three free quarterly meeting registrations per year ($225 value)
  
• Free table top display at quarterly meetings ($600 value)
• Free quarterly ad/press release/product announcement (up to $800 value)
• Convention Exhibit Booth (including three persons  - $900 value)
• Full page ad in Convention Program, plus literature/sample distribution
• Recognition as Gold Member at meetings and convention

Annual dues $2,500

Same as previously listed, PLUS

• Six free quarterly meeting registrations per year ($450 value)
• Free table top display at quarterly meetings ($600 value)
• Free monthly ad/press release/product announcement (up to $300 value)
• Convention Exhibit Booth (including four persons  - $1,050 value)
• Full page preferred position ad in Convention Program
• Literature/sample distribution at Convention and all quarterly meetings
• Recognition as Platinum Member at meetings, convention and web site
• Right of first choice to any future opportunities for promotion or recognition