Durable Medical Equipment

Yesterday we submitted several written prescriptions for durable medical equipment to a provider. A hospital bed rental, hospital bed tray, raised toilet seat with arms, shower seat, walker, lift chair and portable male urinal. Some items are rentals and others are purchases. We'll see what's covered and what's not...

Good news! Jamie at Medi-Fair called this morning to let us know all the durable medical equipment except the lift chair was approved. The hospital bed is an electric twin size bed, 80" long, which comes with a mattress cover. Standard twin size sheets will fit the bed. Our deductible is $100, plus $2.79 for a portable male urinal. A total of $102.79 is due at delivery. What a relief!

They'll come to set up MJ's room before we leave for the hospital. Some providers told us they must wait until MJ is discharged before setting up. Since we'll be out-of-town it's good to know MJ will have what he needs all ready when he gets home.

A member on the National Scoliosis Foundation forum suggests purchasing a LaFuma recliner, a 'doctor recommended' zero gravity chair, which relieves pressure on the spine. LaFuma recliners are portable, indoor/outdoor and half the price of a lift or hip chair. We ordered one. The chair should be here soon.