Medicare may cover medically necessary items such as wheelchairs and walkers. Getty images Medicare coverage for people 65+ comes in four parts: Part A (care in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, hospice and at home; Part B (doctor’s bills, outpatient care, medical equipment, preventive ser...
Medicare and most commercial health insurance plans do not cover stair lifts. If your doctor is willing to write an order for your device, you may be able to get the cost covered by Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, or the VA. In some cases, a stair lift added to your home will be tax ...