Quick answer
No. Home modifications like stairlifts, walk-in showers and grab bars aren't covered by Medicare. For stairlifts, though, a physician's prescription can make the lift purchase sales-tax exempt in Michigan, and we can walk you through it.
Home modifications like stairlifts, walk-in showers and grab bars aren't covered by Medicare. We'd rather tell you that up front than have you find out later.
We can't confirm coverage for any plan. Check with your insurer before you order.
In Michigan, a physician's prescription can make the purchase of a stairlift sales-tax exempt. Here's what it applies to:
If you're buying a stairlift from us, ask about the prescription exemption and we'll walk you through it. See stairlift cost and information for starting prices.
There are other funding sources worth looking into. Our guide to home accessibility funding and grants for aging in place walks through ideas to explore.
Good to know
The sales-tax exemption applies only to the stairlift purchase, and only with a physician's prescription. It doesn't apply to service, parts, showers or bathroom modifications.
No. Home modifications like stairlifts aren't covered by Medicare. In Michigan, a physician's prescription can make the stairlift purchase sales-tax exempt.
No. Walk-in showers, grab bars and other bathroom modifications aren't covered by Medicare, and the Michigan prescription exemption doesn't apply to them.
We can't confirm coverage for any plan. Check with your insurer before you order.
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