Resources & Guides: Medical Equipment, Medicare Coverage, Caregiving

Choosing Equipment Bathroom Safety Equipment: What You Need and What Insurance Covers Shower chairs, transfer benches, raised toilet seats and commodes explained, with what insurance usually covers. 4 min read

Caregiver Guides Coming Home From the Hospital: A Medical Equipment Checklist What equipment to have ready before a loved one comes home, and how to get it delivered before discharge. 5 min read

Insurance & Coverage Does Medicare Cover a Hospital Bed at Home? Who qualifies, what your doctor needs to document, what you'll pay, and how hospital bed rentals work under Medicare. 5 min read

Choosing Equipment Knee Scooter vs. Crutches After Foot or Ankle Surgery Comparing comfort, safety and cost for non-weight-bearing recovery after foot or ankle surgery. 3 min read

Workers' Comp Ordering DME for Workers' Comp Claims: A Guide for Adjusters and Nurse Case Managers What to include in a workers' comp DME referral, how authorization works, and what documentation to expect. 4 min read

Choosing Equipment Walker vs. Rollator: Which One Is Right for You? The differences between standard walkers, two-wheeled walkers and rollators, and how to choose the safest one. 4 min read

Guides for patients, caregivers and care teams

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