Chincoteaguer
Distinguished member
- Joined
- Dec 21, 2017
- Messages
- 246
- Reason
- Loved one DX
- Diagnosis
- 12/2017
- Country
- Us
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Carrollton
Just learned from our ALS clinic that a shower wheel chair is not covered by Medicare.
My supplemental insurance only covers items that Medicare covers.
Rule says shower chair is a luxury item thus not covered.
Both Medicaid and many private insurance companies cover the shower chair.
Can't complain since Medicare is covering almost everything. Just a little disappointed.
Thinking of buying a Shower Buddy which has been mentioned on this forum.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Ernie
My supplemental insurance only covers items that Medicare covers.
Rule says shower chair is a luxury item thus not covered.
Both Medicaid and many private insurance companies cover the shower chair.
Can't complain since Medicare is covering almost everything. Just a little disappointed.
Thinking of buying a Shower Buddy which has been mentioned on this forum.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Ernie