Stair chair lifts are devices that help seniors and individuals with mobility impairments safely navigate stairs. Medicare, the government health insurance program for people aged 65 and older, provides coverage for stair chair lifts under certain conditions.
To be eligible for Medicare coverage, the stair chair lift must be deemed medically necessary. This means that it must be prescribed by a doctor and used to treat a specific medical condition, such as arthritis, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson’s disease. The stair chair lift must also be installed in the beneficiary’s primary residence and meet certain safety standards.