Author: Catherine Bolla

Medicare will not cover a hospital bed for home use if it isn’t a medical necessity. This coverage will only kick in if a doctor’s order is provided. The doctor’s order must state in clear terms that a hospital bed is needed for your condition.  80% of the total cost of your home hospital bed… Continue reading DOES MEDICARE COVER HOSPITAL BED?

The level of comfort one can derive from a hospital bed is immense. It makes it easier for you or your loved one to receive care. It also makes it easier for caregivers to administer care.   Hospital beds make so much difference in comfort and quality of care. Surprisingly, so many people are oblivious of… Continue reading OBTAINING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR RENTED HOSPITAL BED

Medicare may partly pay for a basic hospital bed under the Medicare Part B. There is partial coverage for hospital beds if the user can prove that it is a medical necessity. This is under the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment (DME) policy.   Durable medical equipment is one that can be reused and a hospital bed… Continue reading MEDICAL’S HOME HOSPITAL BED POLICY

If you have a hospital bed or intend to acquire one at home, you have to think about selecting sheets for the mattress.  The size of a hospital bed mattress is different from a queen-size, king-size, or twin-size mattress. Usually, the dimension of a hospital bed mattress is 36 inches wide x 80 inches long.… Continue reading SELECTION OF SHEETS

There is a difference between shopping for a hospital bed and doing same for a traditional bed or mattress. It is easy to notice that while normal beds have a range of size options, hospital beds do not and this brings about the question, “What is the size of a hospital bed?”  In this article,… Continue reading WHAT IS THE SIZE OF A HOSPITAL BED?

A lot of us have had to deal with insomnia or sleeplessness at one point or the other in our lives and there are people that have had to battle chronic insomnia.   Generally, there is no specific number of hours of good sleep that defines insomnia and this is because as humans, our body demands… Continue reading LET’S TALK ABOUT INSOMNIA, ITS TYPES, CAUSES, AND HOW IT CAN BE TREATED

There is so much durable medical equipment covered by Medicare. You can benefit from this coverage if your healthcare provider prescribes it. The provider and supplier have to be Medicare-enrolled.   Durable Medical Equipment (DME) covered under this scheme ranges from large items like hospital beds that can be used at home to small items like… Continue reading WILL MEDICARE APPROVE MY MEDICAL DEVICE?

You will get reimbursement from Medicare or any private insurance company for an adjustable bed if you are able to meet some conditions. They are classified as medical devices by some companies but companies like Medicare will require a prescription from a doctor or physician stating that it is medically necessary. Even at that, Medicare… Continue reading IS ADJUSTABLE BED COVERED BY INSURANCE?

It is not enough to go all out to purchase a hospital bed, you must know what you really want. You must have an idea of the size and dimensions that work for you. There are different sizes of hospital beds out there. These beds may either be manual or electrical and they are produced… Continue reading DIMENSIONS AND SIZE OPTIONS FOR HOSPITAL BED

Are you on the lookout for the best hospital mattress for sale or you are probably a hospital, care provider, or hospice facility finding it hard to make the right calls as far as replacing a hospital bed is concerned, worry no more, this article is for you. Mattress Insider has got you covered.   Some… Continue reading REPLACEMENTS FOR HOSPITAL BEDS