Lift Chairs Covered by Medicare in Illinois

A common misconception is that Medicare pays for the entire recliner. Under Medicare Part B guidelines, the chair frame and fabric upholstery are classified as furniture. Medicare covers only the motorized seat-lift mechanism (HCPCS E0627). In practice, Medicare covers approximately 80% of the lift mechanism allowable charge (typically a few hundred dollars), and the patient is responsible for the remainder plus the chair portion. We clearly itemize these costs before you purchase.

To qualify for Medicare coverage, your physician must complete a Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN) stating that: 1. You suffer from severe arthritis of the hip or knee, or a severe neuromuscular disease. 2. You are completely unable to stand up from a normal chair without assistance. 3. **Once standing, you are capable of ambulating** (either independently or with a walker or cane). If you cannot walk once standing, Medicare considers a wheelchair the appropriate device. 4. Other clinical modalities have been tried without success.

• **2-Position Lift Chairs:** Feature a TV-watching partial recline position and full motorized lift. Economical and practical for casual relaxation. • **3-Position Lift Chairs:** Recline to roughly 135 degrees (napping position), with simultaneous leg rest extension. • **Infinite Position Lift Chairs:** Equipped with dual independent motors, allowing you to adjust the backrest and footrest independently. Can lie completely flat for sleeping or elevate legs above the heart (Trendelenburg position) for edema relief.

Lift chairs are heavy pieces of motorized furniture. Our delivery personnel bring the chair into your room of choice, assemble the backrest, connect power cords with battery backup, test all motorized functions, and ensure the hand control is easily reachable.