2024-02-19
Medical mattress-How to Get Financial Assistance for Adjustable Beds
Medicare does not cover standard adjustable beds. Under certain conditions, you can use Medicare Part B to cover the cost of a hospital-grade adjustable bed because these models are categorized as durable medical equipment (DME). These conditions include the following:Your primary care provider (PCP) must prescribe a hospital-grade adjustable bed for in-home use. You and your PCP must both be enrolled in Medicare to qualify for a payout.If approved, Medicare covers 80% of the adjustable bed’s cost. You are responsible for the remaining 20%.DME suppliers who are enrolled in Medicare can only charge you for the coinsurance and deductible based on the amount Medicare approves. If the supplier is not Medicare-enrolled, there are no restrictions on how much they can charge you.