Are chair lifts covered by medicare?
On One Hand: Chair Lifts May Be Partially CoveredA chair lift, which is typically a padded chair with a built-in motorized platform allowing the user to rise or sit down, is sometimes covered by Medicare. Medicare often covers part of the chair lift cost in cases where a patient meets specific requirements and has doctor approval. The chair itself is not covered; however, Medicare may reimburse the lifting mechanism cost.On the Other: Patients Must Meet Specific RequirementsTo receive partial chair lift coverage, the patient must meet specific requirements set forth by Medicare. A doctor must provide documentation stating that the patient suffers from a condition, such as severe hip or knee arthritis or severe neuromuscular disease, that renders her incapable of rising from any regular armchair in the home without assistance. The patient also must be capable of walking once standing. The doctor is asked to provide proof that other therapies, such as medication or physical therapy, prov
