Does Medicare Cover Stair Lifts?
A popular question many people have who are receiving Medicare benefits is whether or not medicare covers stair lifts. While it greatly depends on the plan you are enrolled in and what other benefits you may eligible for, in general Medicare does not provide the financing for stair lifts. This is because a stairlift is considered to be an in home adaption, and they do not generally cover home modifications or remodeling unless it has been prescribed by a physician and deemed medically necessary. For example, a wheel chair is deemed to be a medical necessity. However a ramp may or may not be depending on the situation and individual circumstances. While this may deter some people from making the decision to get a stair lift or adding other home mobility products and modifications to the home, it should not be the only reason you choose to get or not to get a stair chair lift. You must first carefully assess the needs and the benefits of having one. In some cases, even though it may be a
