Does Medicare cover home elevators?
Not covered
Original Medicare does not pay for home elevators. Its equipment list turns them down as a convenience item. (CMS)
What it costs
Home elevator: typically $22,500 to $32,500 installed. See prices by type.
Other ways to pay
What to do next
- Ask your doctor whether the change, or any covered equipment, fits your needs, and get it in writing.
- If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, call it and ask what home safety or extra benefits it has this year.
- Get at least two written quotes before you pay a deposit. Compare prices first.
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Sources
- CMS: NCD 280.1, Durable Medical Equipment Reference List (government), checked
Not medical or insurance advice. Prices change; get written quotes, and check coverage with Medicare or your plan.