Insurance Coverage for The Safety SleeperĀ®
You donāt necessarily have to pay for The Safety SleeperĀ® out of pocket. Instead, you can obtain insurance coverage to protect your loved one. While coverage varies from state to state and between different insurance companies, weāll work with you and your local Durable Medical Equipment provider to cover the costs. To get started, follow the steps below:
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Contact Us
Getting your first fully enclosed safety bed can seem like a complicated, overwhelming process, and we want it to be as simple as possible!
Contact us first. Once we understand exactly what youāre looking for, weāll connect you with a DME (Durable Medical Equipment) provider in your area and help prepare you for the insurance process.
Coming to us first ensures weāre in the loop at every step of your journey, and we can lend support along the way.
Use the form below to get started:
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We will connect you with a DME Provider
A Durable Medical Equipment (DME) provider is a business that specializes in medical equipment you wonāt find in a regular pharmacy or store.
Your DME is essential for insurance coverage, and theyāre also important in actually procuring the right bed. In most cases, theyāll send an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) to visit your home and assess your loved oneās needs.
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Get a Prescription
Your doctorās prescription should list all of the features your loved one requires, such as powered lift access, bed size, and any other relevant details. The more information your doctor includes, the more likely you are to be approved by the insurance company.
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Write a Letter of Medical Necessity
A Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN) is the written explanation from the treating physician describing the medical need for equipment.
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Work with your insurance company.
The Safety SleeperĀ® has been covered through Medicaid, Medicaid HMOs, Medical Waivers, Tricare/ECHO, and private insurance companies. Each state varies in coverage and most insurers require a physician's prescription and letter of medical necessity.
It is normal to be denied on your first effort, but you should respond quickly if youāre denied. In many cases, the insurance company will only inform you and sometimes the doctorānot your DME.
As soon as you receive a denial, send it to your DME, then work on your appeal. In some cases, you only have a few days to formally file an appeal before needing to completely restart the process. Use the appeal as an opportunity to share additional details on your unique case.
For additional assistance in the insurance process, call us at 724-96-SLEEP or email customercare@abramsnation.com.
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Explore alternative options (If Necessary)
Even with your best efforts, your insurance provider may still be unwilling to provide coverage for your bed.
Other options are still available, including:
- Affirm - With Affirm, you can quickly purchase your bed, then pay in 3, 6, or 12 monthly installments.
- Tadpole Adaptive & The Mobility Funder - Thanks to our partnership with Tadpole Adaptive, you can crowdfund your purchase while putting every dollar toward The Safety SleeperĀ®. Tadpole Adaptive doesnāt charge any fees!
- GoFundMe - If Affirm and Tadpole Adaptive are poor fits, you could always rely on GoFundMe as a crowdfunding platform. Be aware, however, that GoFundMe automatically deducts 2.9% of your earnings, so be sure to account for that.
- Start your own independent fundraiser. There are numerous strategies you can take. Use Facebook to ask for donations. Hold a birthday party and ask for donations instead of toys or gift cards. Partner with a local charity like Kiwanis International or Shriners International. Connect with your church to co-host spaghetti dinner or pancake breakfast. The opportunities are endless!
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Enjoy Your Bed!
Once your bed arrives, itās time to get comfortable! You can connect with us on Facebook to watch useful videos, see how other families use their Safety Sleeper, and share your experience with us! If you need assistance in setting up your bed for the first time, read our Safety Sleeper assembly instructions and our warranty information.