Who will help pay for assistive technology for my elderly family member who has a disability?
• Right now, no single private insurance plan or public program will pay all types of assistive technology under any circumstances. However, Medicare Part B will cover up to 80 percent of the cost of assistive technology if the items being purchased meet the definition of “durable Medical equipment.” This is defined as devices that are “primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose, and generally are not useful to a person in the absence of illness or injury.” To find out if Medicare will cover the cost of a particular piece of assistive technology, call 800-633-4227, TTY/TDD 877-486-2048. You can also find answers to your questions by visiting the website at www.medicare.gov. • Medicaid may pay for some assistive technology. Keep in mind, though, that even when Medicaid does cover part of the cost, the benefits usually do no provide the amount of financial aid needed to buy an expensive piece of equipment, such as a power wheelchair. • Seniors who are eligible for veterans
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