Hi all,
Does anyone have experience renting a hospital bed for your LO? I'm thinking this would be more comfortable and can be put in an upright position for eating or reading, etc. She's becoming fairly immobile and I was just hoping to get some thoughts about your experiences with them. Is it worth it to get one?
Thanks so much,
E
They are not all the same. Different DME companies carry different models. As long as it’s on the monthly rental, the DME company will make any repairs needed. After you’ve had the bed a few years, it belongs to the insured and they will no longer make repairs.
I notice that the ones my aunt and uncle have look more like elevated cots. They seem to find them acceptable. If you don’t think it helps, just cancel it. My mom would complain about hers at times but didn’t want to send it back.
Medicare will pay for a hospital bed if it is necessary.
I would not buy one right out if you read any of the posts on this site people are trying to get rid of them. So if it is not a necessity that Medicare or Medicaid will cover and the person is not eligible for Hospice look for used ones then the only thing you need to buy would be the mattress. (Unless the mattress that comes with a used bed is COMPLETELY and professionally cleanable and able to be sanitized I would not use a used mattress.)
Thanks!
If she has a supplemental policy, they may pick up the difference.