A Hoyer lift is a device that uses hydraulic pumps or electric power to raise a person in a sling. These devices allow people with mobility challenges to lift themselves from chairs, beds, wheelchairs ...

Medicare will cover part of the cost of a lift chair if it’s medically necessary. It will not cover the cost of the chair, but it will cover the lift. Patient lifts, including seat lifts, are ...

Stair lifts are essential for those with mobility challenges, but they aren’t usually covered by insurance, according to registered nurse Yelena Sokolsky, the owner of Galaxy Home Care in New York.

The AHA urged the Department of Commerce Oct. 17 to take a balanced approach to ensuring dependable and affordable access to personal protective equipment, medical consumables and medical equipment as ...

Currently, Medicare does not pay for stair lifts. However, some people who are eligible for Medicaid could receive financial support for home modifications such as stair lifts. Medicare is a ...