Our Durable Medical Equipment

It is called a 3-in-1 Commode because it can be used for the following purposes: It can be used bedside as a stand alone commode. The bucket can be removed, and it can be placed over a toilet. The height can be adjusted, effectively raising the toilet seat height.

Benefits & Uses:

• A 3-in-1 commode chair combines the benefits of the basic chair with the over-the-toilet chair by being built for use with or without the receptacle, or without the seat at all so that a person can simply use the chair’s handrails to get up and down from a standard toilet seat.

What do you need to qualify for this item to be covered?

• Medicare covers the cost for different kinds of DME in different ways.

Out of Pocket Price: $50 + $44 of delivery

A bariatric commode features a wider seat than traditional commode chairs, allowing you to sit comfortably without feeling confined. Many bariatric commodes also come with a drop arm for easy transfer from a wheelchair or hospital bed.

Benefits & Uses:

• Quiet, smooth operation.
• Heavy duty frame ensures strength and patient safety.
• All steel construction.

What do you need to qualify for this item to be covered?

• Medicare covers the cost for different kinds of DME in different ways.

Out of Pocket Price: $50 + $44 of delivery

The Drop Arm Bedside Commode, Steel  is designed to meet your needs. The frame can be configured to be used as a bedside commode, toilet safety frame, elevated toilet seat or over your existing toilet. The tool free removable back makes configuring the commode easy for any application. The armrests indicate a safe place to grab making sitting and standing easier. For consumers using a wheelchair, the tool free drop arms make lateral transfer to and from this commode easy and safe.

Benefits & Uses:

• Easy to assemble frame.
• Easy to release drop arm mechanism allows for safe lateral patient transfers to and from the commode.
• Legs are height adjustable.
• Easy to clean grey powder coated steel finish.
• Can support up to 300 lbs.

What do you need to qualify for this item to be covered?

• Medicare covers the cost for different kinds of DME in different ways.

Out of Pocket Price: $50 + $44 of delivery

A shower chair is typically a four-legged chair with rubberized feet, usually made with aluminum legs and a durable, plastic seat (some models also have chair backs), used to provide additional support in the bath or shower, and make it easier for the elderly, or people who have mobility issues to get in and out of the …

Benefits & Uses:

• Using a shower chair or bath chair helps to increase safety by decreasing the chance of you falling by providing a secure area in a slippery shower or bath.
• Shower Chairs and Bath chairs are especially useful for those that are in wheelchairs, the elderly, or anyone who finds excessive movement painful or difficult.

What do you need to qualify for this item to be covered?

• Medicare Part B defines Durable Medical Equipment as devices or items that must be used to meet a specific medical necessity, but shower chairs are not generally covered.

Out of Pocket Price: $50 + $44 of delivery

A transfer bench, (also known as a showering bench, shower bench, or transfer chair) is a bath safety mobility device which the user sits on to get into a bathtub. The user usually sits on the bench, which straddles the side of the tub, and gradually slides from the outside to the inside of the tub.

Benefits & Uses:

• A-frame design provides extra stability and safety.
• Seat, backrest, and armrest are reversible to accommodate most any bathtub or shower.
• Lightweight blow-molded plastic seat and back construction.
• Extra large suction cups on the feet provide added security.

What do you need to qualify for this item to be covered?

• There are certain kinds of durable medical equipment (DME) and supplies that Medicare does not cover. Keep in mind that Medicaid may cover some forms of equipment that Medicare will not cover.

Out of Pocket Price: $50 + $44 of delivery

Diabetes is a chronic disease because the body cannot produce insulin or use existing insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, necessary for the transfer of glucose (sugar) from the blood to the body’s cells, which receive energy through it. When the body lacks insulin or does not work properly, the blood glucose level increases. Diabetes is diagnosed with blood tests that show high blood glucose levels.

What supplies do diabetics need?

• Insulin, Insulin Syringes, and Insulin Pens.
• Insulin Pump.
• Blood Sugar Meters, Blood Lancets, and Diabetic Test Strips.
• Ketone Test Strips.
• Glucose Tablets and Glucagon.
• Diabetes Medical Alert Bracelet.

What do you need to qualify for this item to be covered?

• Original Medicare Part B covers some diabetic supplies, including: Blood sugar (glucose) test strips; Blood glucose monitors, lancet devices, and lancets

Out of Pocket Price: $200 + $44 of delivery

A bariatric hospital bed is an extra heavy-duty and extra wide bed that is able to reach 54 inches wide, 88 inches long, with a weight capacity up to 1200 pounds to safely accommodate larger individuals in hospitals, clinics, rehab centers or at home.

Benefits & Uses:

• Bariatric bed mattress is the perfect mattress for an overweight person.
• Bariatric mattresses are specially designed to provide protection against pressure sore.
• Additionally, it facilitated airflow and movement, providing a greater comfort level to the people.

What do you need to qualify for this item to be covered?

• Whether you have Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan, the types of Medicare-covered equipment should be the same. Examples of DME include hospital bed.

Out of Pocket Price: $50 + $44 of delivery

Full-electric beds can make the same adjustments as semi-electric ones, but allow users to raise and lower the height of the bed with the push of a button. This is much easier to use for caregivers than a manual bed.

Benefits:

• Helps with swelling
• Reduces pain in joints and ligaments
• Helps alleviate back pain
• Helps improve sleep apnea symptoms
• Helps reduce asthma flare-ups
• Improves blood circulation and helps with heart issues
• Offers multiple comfort levels
• Increases accessibility

What do you need to qualify for this item to be covered?

• Hospital beds for home use can be purchased or rented, or they can be obtained through Medicare. Medicare Part B will pay for one if the doctor prescribes one because it is “medically necessary.”

Out of Pocket Price: $50 + $44 of delivery

There are a variety of mattresses types available for hospital beds. Most are made of high density foam and have durable vinyl covers. They are antibacterial, anti-static, acid-resistant and waterproof for easy use and care. If the patient is incontinent, a hospital bed mattress is so much easier to keep clean than a regular mattress.  Bariatric mattresses that can be used by patients up to 500 pounds and come in extra wide sizes. Some mattresses for home-care use in a hospital bed are mattresses with springs inside, similar to the standard home mattresses. There are both foam and gel mattress overlays which cover the mattress and add to the comfort of the patient.

Benefits & Uses:

• Some mattresses for home-care use in a hospital bed are mattresses with springs inside, similar to the standard home mattresses.
• There are both foam and gel mattress overlays which cover the mattress and add to the comfort of the patient.

What do you need to qualify for this item to be covered?

Whether you have Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan, the types of Medicare-covered equipment should be the same. Examples of DME include hospital bed and a regular mattress.

Out of Pocket Price: $50 + $44 of delivery

The standard medical trapeze bar is a mobility assistive device which is a very sturdy triangle trapeze that is attached to an overhead metal frame. The trapeze hook is positioned to be suspended over the bed and is either anchored to the hospital bed frame or connected to a stand-alone base with long legs that extend under the bed. This mobility aid is indicated for use by patients who are confined to bed for long periods of time, or have limited lower body mobility and use a wheelchair to get around.

Benefits & Uses:

• Trapeze bars, a medical device for bed-ridden patients, hang over a bed and allow patients to shift positions or transfer to and from a wheelchair device with minimal assistance.
• For bed-ridden patients with limited mobility, a trapeze bar can be a vital tool in the home.
• All of the above uses facilitate increased patient independence and may restore a user’s confidence and dignity by allowing them to accomplish more on their own.

What do you need to qualify for this item to be covered?

• To find out if Medicare covers the equipment or supplies you need, or to find a DME supplier in your area, call 1-800-MEDICARE or visit www.medicare.gov.

Out of Pocket Price: $50 + $44 of delivery

Hoyer Lifts allow a person to be lifted and transferred with a minimum of physical effort. Before attempting to lift anyone practice with the lifter by using a helper, not the patient. You must know and understand how the lifter will feel with a patient in it.

Benefits & Uses:

• Hoyer Lifts are respected in the medical care industry for their quality and functionality as Transfer Aids.
• Provide caregivers Lift Help for a safer method to transition patients from one position to another.

What do you need to qualify for this item to be covered?

• Medicare offers partial coverage for manual full-body or stand-assist lifts as durable medical equipment(DME) if your health care provider writes a prescription for the equipment, and if you rent or purchase the equipment from a supplier that accepts Medicare assignment. Medicare benefits do not cover electric lifts.

Out of Pocket Price: $50 + $44 of delivery

Medical canes offer preventative support in order to help users maintain balance as well as have access to a bit of extra stability so the user can keep weight off of a certain leg. Depending on the limitation of mobility, a person may have to use an assistive cane while he’s walking. An adjustable cane is a cane that has the ability to be adjusted to any height within a specified range. Adjustable canes are one of the most popular types of canes utilized by seniors; they help individuals with limited mobility to get around and accomplish daily tasks.

Benefits & Uses:

• If you have minor balance issues, you may benefit from using a standard cane with a single tip.
• Canes need to be chosen for not only the safety they provide but also the comfort.
• Therefore, if you’re choosing a walking cane with a proper fit and comfortable handle, you should always test them out and see what is comfortable for you.

What do you need to qualify for this item to be covered?

• Covered by Medicare plans.

Out of Pocket Price: $50 + $44 of delivery

A quadripod cane, or a quad cane, for short, is referred to as such due to its four legs (‘quad’ is a latin root word for four). A 4 legged cane starts off as a regular cane, but a few inches to the bottom, it features a base with four prongs. The prongs feature rubber tips, for optimal traction. A four prong cane will provide more support than a single tip cane can. It is definitely the most stable, sturdy cane available today. A 4 point cane has more of an ability to hold weight than any other kind of cane.

Benefits & Uses:

• There is one disadvantage; using a 4 prong walking cane will cause one to walk at a slower pace. But it really depends on how you look at it; often, individuals who require the use of a quad cane are better off walking more slowly and carefully. So, in essence, the one disadvantage is really an advantage for most! Here are another few benefits that using a quad cane will offer you.
• No bending.
• Optimal support
• Prevents falling

What do you need to qualify for this item to be covered?

• Covered by Medicare.

Out of Pocket Price: $50 + $44 of delivery

When choosing the ideal crutches you need, you will first need to determine whether you need axillary crutches or forearm crutches. Axillary crutches are underarm crutches used to support a patient when one leg is almost entirely non-weight bearing. These crutches are commonly used for short-term purposes such as injuries and post-op weaknesses and are height adjustable. Forearm crutches are for weight bearing patients and are intended for long-term use. Forearm crutches allow for more freedom, since the hands are free.

Benefits & Uses:

• Regaining upright body movement aids circulation, assists kidney and lung functions, and helps prevent calcium loss from your bones.
• Crutches shift the force of upright movement from your legs to your upper body.
• You must have sufficient arm strength, balance, and coordination to use them effectively.

What do you need to qualify for this item to be covered?

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) helps cover the costs of durable medical equipment (DME) prescribed by your physician, including crutches. DME must meet specific criteria, such as:

• It must be for use in your home.
• It must be medically necessary.
• It must be durable and have an expected lifetime of at least 3 years.

Out of Pocket Price: $50 + $44 of delivery

For seniors dealing with balance or mobility issues, walkers are a safe, flexible and cost-effective way to help maintain an active lifestyle. We compiled this list of the best basic, wheeled walkers and rollators to help you find the one that best fits your needs and budget.Whether you’re looking for a heavy duty bariatric walker, a pediatric walker or a standard walker, we have what you’re looking for.

Benefits & Uses:

• For seniors and patients with low mobility, a medical walker, hemi walker or walker with wheels may be just what they need to hold on to their independence.
• Some individuals may benefit from a stand-assist walker, which allow seated users to get up faster and more easily.

What do you need to qualify for this item to be covered?

• Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) will cover walkers – including rollators – as durable medical equipment (DME), that are prescribed by your doctor for use in your home. … If a medical equipment supplier accepts Medicare assignment, then you will be required to pay 20 percent of the Medicare-approved amount.

Out of Pocket Price: $50 + $44 of delivery

There are many types of walkers for seniors, adults and children to address any and every need. Wheeled walkers provide less stability than standard walkers and are intended for active, partial weight bearing patients, with added wheels for more mobility. Pediatric walkers are smaller sized and adjustable to accommodate children’s growth, while an adult walker provides higher levels of stability and weight bearing capabilities required for adult use.

Benefits & Uses:

• The difference between a walker and a rollator is, wheels.
• A rollator is often called a “rolling walker with a seat”.
• A rollator has four wheels and brakes and does not need to be lifted to move forward.
• Rollators are easy to maneuver because the wheels swivel.

What do you need to qualify for this item to be covered?

• Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers walkers, including rollators, as durable medical equipment (DME). The walker must be Medically necessary and prescribed by your doctor or other treating provider for use in your home.

Out of Pocket Price: $50 + $44 of delivery

The medical scooter is a high quality, multi-featured mobility apparatus, offering even individuals with low mobility the freedom to and independence of getting around without the help of others. Power scooters are operated with the use of a tiller, and are equipped with swivel seats to make it easy to access and exit the mobility scooter. Steering and maneuvering a mobility scooter does require some hand and finger coordination to operate the tiller, as well as sufficient seated balance and the mobility required to sit down and stand up independently.

Benefits & Uses:

• Mobility chairs offer not only a ton of options to choose from, but many benefits and features that render battery-operated mobility scooters both unique and helpful.
• Some power scooters are able to be assembled and disassembled quickly and easily, allowing convenient stowage into smaller compartments like a trunk or storage space.
• Some motorized mobility scooters offer the ability to fold up so they can also be placed in smaller places.

What do you need to qualify for this item to be covered?

• Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers power-operated vehicles (scooters), walkers, and wheelchairs as durable medical equipment (DME). Medicare helps cover DME if: The doctor treating your condition submits a written order stating that you have a medical need for a wheelchair or scooter for use in your home.

Out of Pocket Price: $50 + $44 of delivery

Manual wheelchairs are the most basic type of wheelchair available on the market for seniors and other individuals with limited mobility. Find all the features and benefits you need on AvaCare Medical now. We offer a full selection of self-propelled wheelchair in various sizes, designed for both elderly and disabled individuals.

Benefits & Uses:

• The prime benefit of using a wheelchair is that it allows these people to maintain an active lifestyle regardless of their physical ability.
• These traditional wheelchairs require users to employ upper-body aerobic exercise to maneuver the chair.
• There are different manual wheelchair models in various sizes, with various levels of comfort.

What do you need to qualify for this item to be covered?

• Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers power-operated vehicles (scooters), walkers, and wheelchairs as durable medical equipment (DME). Medicare helps cover DME if: The doctor treating your condition submits a written order stating that you have a medical need for a wheelchair or scooter for use in your home.

Out of Pocket Price: $50 + $44 of delivery

Manual wheelchairs are basic wheelchairs that are not powered by a battery. These ultralight wheelchairs are self-propelled; either by the user moving his hands along on the casters, pushing them forward repeatedly, or by using one’s legs to maneuver the wheelchair about. Options for these lightweight standard wheelchairs include seating size options, seating materials, wheel spoke options, wheel sizes, frame type, adjustable arms, swing back arms and legs, hand brakes, wheel brakes, and so much more.

Benefits & Uses:

• Lightweight wheelchairs are great for users and caregivers
• They allow ease of movement, and are easy to fold and store.
• Many customers consider features such as seat size and wheel sizes important as well.

What do you need to qualify for this item to be covered?

• Medicare Part B covers a portion of the cost for medically-necessary wheelchairs, walkers and other in-home medical equipment. (Medicare will not cover power wheelchairs that are only needed for use outside the home).

Out of Pocket Price: $50 + $44 of delivery

A transport chair is an economical and lightweight wheelchair designed for short distance use with the help of a caregiver. Also known as a companion chair, it is constructed from materials that are more lightweight, and yet is still less expensive than standard lightweight wheelchairs.When shopping for a transport wheelchair, it’s also important to understand just what the user’s handicap is. For example, if a person is shopping for transport chairs for elderly people, then choosing a model specifically tailored to users who lack independence and confidence may help begin the process. Transport wheelchairs are primarily for those who have more serious disabilities and more limited mobility than is standard.

Benefits & Uses:

• The average attendant chair weighs between 15 to 20 pounds and folds in seconds, making transport and storage very easy.
• The more manageable weight of these chairs also makes them easy to maneuver, and their compact frames fit into smaller spaces for additional convenience.

What do you need to qualify for this item to be covered?

• Medicare Part B covers a portion of the cost for medically-necessary wheelchairs, walkers and other in-home medical equipment. (Medicare will not cover power wheelchairs that are only needed for use outside the home).

Out of Pocket Price: $50 + $44 of delivery

Manual wheelchairs don’t always come with extra padding or a captain’s seats like other wheelchairs, so when that is the case, wheelchair cushions may be needed for added comfort. We offers an exceptional supply of wheelchair pads from the top manufacturers on the market. There are also many benefits you can get from a wheelchair seat cushion, aside from just comfort.Whether the patient uses a power wheelchair or transport chair, a cushion can greatly help users be not only more comfortable, but also safer and healthier.

Benefits & Uses:

• Gel cushions and pads are used either as a standalone or often with memory foam. They allow maximum cooling and comfort while adding to the firmness and stability.
• Air cushions are one of the more advanced medical cushions. They are made as both power chair seat cushions and manual wheelchair cushions as well.
• Back cushions are specially shaped cushions that provide spinal and posture relief or correction.

What do you need to qualify for this item to be covered?

• Medicare does cover the cost of wheelchair seat cushions. Medicare Part B will pay for 80 percent of the cost, and you are required to take care of the other 20 percent.

Out of Pocket Price: $50 + $44 of delivery