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Medicare does not cover shower chairs or most bathroom equipment. Medicare stops where the bathroom begins. DME (durable medical equipment), such as raised toilet seats, shower chairs, and safety rails, unfortunately, are considered a "personal convenience" and not medically necessary. Utah Dept. of Human Services: Medicare B: Equipment and Supplies Total Health Care Plus: Frequently Asked Questions Home Health Services Inc.: Medical Equipment FAQ Parentgiving: Medicare: The Limits May Surprise You Spin Life.com: Bathroom Safety Products RSDS.org: Navigating Medicare and Medicaid 2005: What DME does Medicare not cover? (p. 23)Source:
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