Angela Haupt has been a health writer and editor for more than a decade. She was previously the managing editor of health at U.S. News & World Report, where she spent 11 years covering and editing ...

Original Medicare typically does not cover shower chairs because they are considered assistive devices rather than medically necessary equipment. A commode chair, which is covered by Medicare, may be ...

Medicare does not usually cover the cost of shower chairs. They are not on the list of durable medical equipment (DME) that Part B covers. In Medicare, an item falls into the category of DME if it is ...

A walk-in tub offers great safety features and therapeutic benefits. However, they come at a hefty price. For example, even basic soaking tubs cost at least $2,000, not including installation. So for ...