Who Pays
Original Medicare pays for medical equipment, not for changes to a home. Help with home changes usually comes from a Medicare Advantage extra benefit, a Medicaid waiver or a VA grant.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Does Medicare cover hearing aids? | Not covered |
| Do Medicare Advantage plans cover hearing aids? | Partly covered |
| Does Medicare cover lift chairs? | Partly covered |
| Does Medicare cover stair lifts? | Not covered |
| Does Medicare cover wheelchair ramps? | Not covered |
| Does Medicare cover walk-in tubs? | Not covered |
| Does Medicare pay for medical alert systems? | Not covered |
| Does Medicare pay for grab bars? | Not covered |
| Does Medicare cover home elevators? | Not covered |
Other ways to pay
Last checked .
Sources
- Medicare.gov: Hearing aids (government), checked
- Medicare.gov: Hearing & balance exams (government), checked
- CMS: LCD L33801, Seat Lift Mechanisms (government), checked
- CMS: Seat Lift Mechanisms, Policy Article A52518 (government), checked
- Medicare.gov: Durable medical equipment (DME) coverage (government), checked
- CMS: NCD 280.1, Durable Medical Equipment Reference List (government), checked
- CMS (HPMS memo, April 27, 2018): Reinterpretation of primarily health related supplemental benefits (government), checked
Not medical or insurance advice. Prices change; get written quotes, and check coverage with Medicare or your plan.