Medicare gave us us a non-electric Hoyer lift but all aides and PTs who used it said it is inadequate. He is very heavy and cannot stand at all. I bought a "sit to stand" lift (for $750 used-and $700 to fix after a few months!) and we have been using it for several years. If we cannot get the electric Hoyer lift at a reasonable price, probably I will continue to use this one even though the rehab place says it is not right for him. Medicare says the patient does not need the electric model. But I am 68 and just had a shoulder replacement. Caregivers are not taken into account by Medicare.
Title 19( Medicaid in Connecticut) should take into account that you are a "community spouse". Where is it that you want to move, and why do you think that will not be possible?
When they consider our income, it looks high but I now have a 33 yr. old daughter who is totally dependent on me as well and my very disabled husband.
If I go on Title 19 as they say, I will not have enough money to move near my family. The whole situation is very upsetting to me.
The government agencies only look at our income, not things like what my daughter's expenses are--or what my physical capabilities are either.
I need the electric equipment but Medicare does not consider that. They say the patient does not need the electric power!
Thanks, chris
If the rehab facility feels you should have an electric one, ask them to help you find funding for it. Make it clear you cannot afford it.