Medicare Coverage for Mattresses
1. Introduction For a bed to be covered by Medicare, a doctor’s prescription stating the medical need for a bed is required. The patient must also be enrolled in Medicare Part B and have a medical need for the type of bed that is being requested. The medical equipment provider must be eligible and enrolled […]
Medicare Coverage for Grab Bars
1. Introduction Given the data, it is not surprising that preventing falls is now a priority for many individuals and various organizations, including the federal government. Preventing falls, however, requires first understanding why people fall. Multiple factors increase the risk of falls including: being age 65 or older, a history of previous falls, impairments in […]
