Medicare will cover part of the cost of a lift chair if it’s medically necessary. It will not cover the cost of the chair, but it will cover the lift. Patient lifts, including seat lifts, are ...

Dear Savvy Senior: Because of back pain and knee arthritis, I’m interested in getting a power-­lift recliner for my living room that’s easy for me to get into and out of. Does Medicare cover them? — ...

The good news is that Medicare Part B may cover the seat lift mechanism in a lift chair that a doctor prescribes for use in your home. The bad news is that you must pay for the full cost of the ...