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Looking after loved ones who are either bedridden, have difficulty getting in and out of bed, or who simply need to pee a lot at night, can necessitate the use of some kind of bed rail, or support, to reduce the risk of falls. And like all the other equipment you need, you have to work out how to pay for it.<\/p>\n
Medicare does not cover bed rails for use on regular beds, but it does cover some hospital beds under certain circumstances, and these do come with bed rails.<\/strong><\/p>\n The hospital beds which Medicare Part B will cover for use in the home are –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Contents Overview & Quicklinks” open=”on” open_toggle_text_color=”#005bdb” icon_color=”#005bdb” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#005bdb” body_ul_font=”||||||||” body_ul_text_color=”#59bdd6″ background_color=”rgba(190,229,247,0.47)” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#0b00ea” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n What are Medicare’s qualifying guidelines for a hospital bed ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Alternatives to bed rails<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Does Medicare cover bathroom equipment ?<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Will medicare exercise equipment ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n What equipment does Medicare pay for ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Medicare-approved supplier near me ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n List of durable medical equipment suppliers typically covered by Medicare<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n How can you get coverage from Original Medicare Part B for a hospital bed<\/strong> ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n What happens next ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n What if you are in a skilled nursing facility ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n How to avoid over-paying for DME with Medicare Part B ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Free assistance with understanding Medicare<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Does Medicaid cover bed rails ?<\/a> How do you purchase bed rails in a Medicaid and state funded program ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/a>How to find the HCBS programs, waivers and 1915 waivers\u00a0 in your state ?<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n If your revenue is too high to qualify for Medicaid ?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n S<\/strong>tate Funding Assistance<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Alternatives to bed rails for the elderly<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Summary<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text module_id=”medbedrailswhat” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If a person can meet one, or more, of the following criteria Original Medicare typically covers 80% of the cost of the rental of a hospital bed :<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The guidelines listed above are from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Requirements list for Hospital Beds and Accessories.<\/p>\n You can read a technical document on CMS.gov – National Coverage Determination (NCD) for Hospital Beds (280.7)<\/strong> – here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n I have an article which fully explains the types of hospital beds which Medicare will cover, how much they cost to buy, or to rent locally, where to find a supplier near you, the full guidelines for coverage, and if you don’t qualify for Medicare how you can get one with Medicaid or other non-medicaid state programs and grants. You can read that<\/strong> here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”medbedrailsalternatives” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you can’t get covered for your bed rails or a hospital bed, then you may want to try some alternatives –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you didn’t know, bed rails, in certain cases, and for certain individuals, can be dangerous.<\/p>\n I have an article “10 Great Alternatives To Bed Rails For The Elderly”,<\/a> in which I outline the reasons for not using bed rails with certain more fragile adults, or for those suffering with dementia. I also give a full explanation of the different alternatives available that I listed above, and more information on some monitoring devices.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”medbedrailsequip” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sadly, Medicare Part B does not cover most bathroom equipment.<\/p>\n Medicare Part B will not cover equipment which it considers to be comfort items, and “not primarily medical in nature” and that includes all the following –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Original Medicare Part B does though, under certain conditions, typically cover<\/strong>\u00a0crutches<\/strong>, walkers and bedside commodes<\/strong>, if they are “medically necessary” and prescribed by a Medicare-enrolled physician.<\/strong><\/p>\n This\u00a0<\/b>equipment can be of help in the bathroom and reduce the risk of falling, and by giving stability to those who have mobility issues.<\/p>\n If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, plans in the of fall of 2020 may start to cover some bathroom safety equipment due to the changes in extra benefits that these plans are allowed to\u00a0offer.<\/span><\/p>\n To find which Advantage Plans may eventually cover items of bathroom safety equipment, you will need to consult with an insurance agent in your area.<\/p>\n If you want to know more about Medicare and bathroom equipment, Medicaid and bathroom equipment, non-Medicaid funding and grants for bathroom equipment and places where you may be able to get it for free, such as State Assistive Technology Programs, or nonprofit community refurbishing programs you can find that in my article “Does Medicare Pay For Bathroom Safety Equipment ?”<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n I have a long article, with 50 plus safety tips, that I have learned over the 11 years that I have looked after my mom and dad. These are both practical tips, and some suggestions for bathroom safety equipment that you may find helpful. You can read the article<\/strong>\u00a0here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n If you are looking for suggestions and advice on how to make bathing easier for your parent, especially if you are assisting them, then I have another article discussing ways I have found useful to make it a more comfortable and dignified experience for all parties – that one is<\/strong>\u00a0here.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”medbedrailsexercise” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Medicare Part B does not usually give cover to any exercise equipment for use in the home, as Original Medicare does not consider it to be “medically necessary”.<\/p>\n Physiotherapy and occupational therapy,\u00a0 may be covered if it has been prescribed as “medically necessary” by a Medicare-enrolled physician.<\/p>\n You can find out more if you go to my article “Does Medicare Pay for Exercise equipment ?”<\/a>, where I list the Medicare coverage guidelines, which Medicaid programs may give coverage, non-Medicaid state programs, State Financial Assistance Plans, and state Assistive Technology programs all of which can help with paying for or covering the cost of exercise equipment.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”medbedrailstype” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Medicare covers durable medical equipment for use in the home, which is –<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can find a full list of Durable Medical Equipment covered by Medicare below. If you wish to got straight to the list, click here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Durable medical equipment has to meet these basic criteria:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n So if the equipment you are looking at doesn’t meet these criteria, you probably won’t be able to get it covered by Medicare.<\/p>\n Medicare’s definition of\u00a0 Durable Medical Equipment is<\/strong> “Durable Medical Equipment is reusable medical equipment like, walkers, wheelchairs, or hospital beds”<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”medbedrailsfind” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”2.5em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To find a Medicare supplier<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0in your area, you can use this link at Medicare.gov<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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