Does Medicare pay for a Stairway Lift?

Medicare does not pay for a stairway lift, but some supplement insurance companies may pay either with a written doctor's prescription or with a denial letter from Medicare.

Can a vertical wheelchair lift be installed on the outside of a building?

In Minnesota, a wheelchair lift can be installed outside, but it needs to be in a heated enclosure protected from the outside elements.

Who is exempt from paying sales tax on lift equipment?

Churches, schools, fraternal organizations, etc., are exempt from paying sales tax when they present a Certificate of Exemption.

Private home owners may also send in for a sales tax refund to the State with a written doctor's prescription.

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