Does Medicare Pay for a Recliner? Coverage Rules & Alternatives

Medicare Recliner Coverage Checker

Answer the questions below to see if your chair qualifies as Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and calculate your estimated out-of-pocket costs.

1 What is the primary reason you need this chair?

2 Where do you plan to purchase the chair?

3 Do you have a doctor's order stating medical necessity?

Yes, I have a detailed prescription

No, I just want a comfortable chair

4 Estimated Cost of the Chair ($) If using a DME supplier, enter the approved amount. If buying furniture, enter the retail price.

5 Do you have supplemental insurance (Medigap)?

Yes, I have Medigap or similar

No, only Original Medicare / Advantage