How to Buy a Medical Lift Chair

Medical lift chairs are beneficial to a variety of people whose medical conditions or physical limitations cause them to have difficulty moving and getting in and out of conventional furniture. Finding the right chair at the right price can be a challenge. These steps will help make buying a medical lift chair easy and affordable.

Instructions

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  Talk to your primary physician before shopping for your medical lift chair. They can help address your specific needs and requirements, as well as suggest details to look for when shopping for your chair.

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  Research medical lift chairs before shopping. Looking up companies that manufacture and sell lift chairs online beforehand can give you a better understanding of the different vendors that are available and the styles and models that each of them offer. Many websites also contain a search feature that will find a store selling medical lift chairs in your area so you do not have to travel far.

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  Find a healthcare specialist in your area that is knowledgeable about medical lift chairs and discuss your needs with them. Many health services stores that sell medical lift chairs will have an employee on staff who has been specially trained in the medical benefits of equipment and will be able to answer your questions.

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  Test the merchandise. If shopping for medical lift chairs at a store that has a floor model available, try it out. Sit in the chair to see if it is comfortable for you. Use the hand controls to determine if it is easy to use. Make sure you understand its operational features and decide if the lift feature is what you need. Many medical lift chair companies have models that recline only partially as well as models that recline fully into the prone position and lift all the way up. Decide based on the action of the floor model which of the available chairs is right for you.

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  Inquire about warranty information. Service agreements and warranties will differ with each medical lift chair company as with any major appliance. Find out what is and isn't covered under warranty and for how long. Most reputable medical lift chair manufacturers will cover the operational parts of their chairs, like the motor and the scissor function that makes it rise off the ground, for the lifetime of the chair. Warranties on things like electrical features and the chair's fabric may vary with each company.

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  Determine whether you are eligible for your medical lift chair to be covered under your medical insurance. Many pharmacies and medical equipment stores that are medical lift chair vendors are qualified to bill major medical insurance agencies. Most of them will require additional documentation like a prescription or confirmation of your medical necessity from your doctor, so finding out this information before purchasing your lift chair could save you a lot of money.

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  Know your options. Before purchasing the medical lift chair, ask about any return policies that may apply to the chair should you need to return it, as well as any payment plans or delivery options that may be available to you. The availability of these services will vary with each vendor, and you will want to ensure that you are able to transport the chair or have it transported to your home by a third party before purchasing it. Knowing these details will help you determine if the medical lift chair you have chosen is within your means and budget.