The Safety Sleeper

Go directly through us to begin the insurance process. We are more than happy to connect you with a DME nearest to your home. Give us a call and have your insurance card ready. We'll find you the best DME for your location, diagnosis and insurance provider.

Contact us and we can connect you with one of our current Durable Medical Equipment (DME) suppliers, or work with any provider you prefer. In most instances, they will have an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) visit your home to conduct an assessment, and the suggestions below will help you understand what to expect. Whether you have lots of experience with DMEs or not much at all, we'll help you with this process however we can.

Be clear that this enclosed bed is medically (and not behaviorally) necessary for your child. Show that his or her behaviors are harmful or even life threatening. If possible, give specific examples of situations when the safety of your child may have been compromised (she fell down the stairs, climbed on furniture, opened the front door, microwaving silverware, or eloped in the middle of the night, etc.) Here are some examples of questions to answer proactively: What is your life like now? Why does your child need the bed? Why does your entire family need the bed? How will the bed solve your concerns and problems? How will an enclosed bed keep your child safe? What other options have you tried that did not work? List out why placing the mattress on the floor, giving your child medication, or locking their bedroom door simply does not work for a child with special needs. How many times have you gone to the hospital because of night-wandering? How much money has your family already spent trying to keep your child safe? How has this impacted your insurance provider? We recommend that you write down your answers to the questions above in a letter format to use. View our sample letters of medical necessity for more inspiration.

Speak with your pediatrician about your concerns for the safety of your son or daughter. Explain that he or she may be awake and active during "sleep hours." If possible, have your pediatrician, therapist, genetic specialist, or doctor write a letter of medical necessity and/or a prescription for The Safety Sleeper. Speaking with your pediatrician first to clearly define your family's needs is incredibly helpful when applying for insurance. Additionally, ask your child's therapist(s) and teachers to write supporting letters as well. Though you may want the fastest solution, following these steps ultimately speeds the process in the end.

For different families in many states, The Safety Sleeper has been covered through Medicaid, Medicaid HMOs, Medical Waivers, Tricare/ECHO, and private insurance companies. Each state is different in coverage and most insurers require a physician's prescription and letter of medical necessity. Our Customer Care team is available to assist you with resources to help with the insurance approval process. Call us at 724-96-SLEEP or email customercare@abramsnation.com.