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Housing-related Durable Medical Equipment and Adaptive Aids Coverage Criteria

Lists examples of housing-related items and medically necessary adaptive aids that may be covered when identified as reasonable and necessary in a member's individualized housing support plan and when the member is unable to meet such expenses.

Policy Summary

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PolicyHousing-related Durable Medical Equipment and Adaptive Aids Coverage Criteria

Policy CodePolicy N/A

Change TypeNo material changes

Effective DateN/A

Next Review DateN/A

Key ActionProvide individualized plan documentation and evidence that the member is unable to meet the expense.

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POLICY UPDATE CHANGES

No material clinical or coverage changes in this revision.

5Adaptive aids listed

6Kitchen items

4Bedroom items

5Bathroom items

5Living room items

Coverage Criteria

Coverage criteria

Covered when ALL of the following are met:

Plan identification and necessity: Item is identified as reasonable and necessary in the member's individualized housing support plan.

Member financial need: Member is unable to meet the expense for the item.

Items are covered only when they are identified as reasonable and necessary in the member's individualized housing support plan and when the member is unable to meet the expense. All covered items must be specifically listed in that individualized housing support plan; items not listed there should not be assumed covered.

Services or items that are not identified as reasonable and necessary in the member's individualized housing support plan, or items the member is able to pay for, are excluded from coverage under this policy.

Provider Actions & Authorization

Policy Summary

Payermhn

PolicyHousing-related Durable Medical Equipment and Adaptive Aids Coverage Criteria

Policy CodePolicy N/A

Change TypeNo material changes

Effective DateN/A

Next Review DateN/A

Key ActionProvide individualized plan documentation and evidence that the member is unable to meet the expense.

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Prior Authorization

Authorization requirement

Coverage applies only when items are documented as reasonable and necessary in the member's individualized housing support plan and when the member is unable to meet the expense.

Service must be identified in the individualized housing support plan
Member must be unable to pay the expense

Documentation Required

Documentation requirements

Providers must ensure the housing support items are specified in the individualized housing support plan and clearly document the member’s financial inability to pay. Include cost estimates, invoices or receipts, and rationale for medical necessity or functional need in the member record.

Document item in individualized housing support plan
Document assessment of member's inability to pay (e.g., income, benefits, statements)
Attach invoices/receipts or cost estimates to the record
Include clinical/functional rationale linking item to housing stability

Denial Risk

Denial triggers

Failure to document that an item is reasonable and necessary in the individualized housing support plan or documentation that the member can meet the expense are grounds for denial.

Item not identified as reasonable and necessary in the individualized housing support plan
Documentation shows member can meet the expense

Note

Provider responsibilities / checklist

Providers: verify eligibility against the individualized housing support plan before requesting funds and maintain a checklist of required documentation to support authorization and billing.

Confirm item is listed as reasonable and necessary in the plan
Confirm member's financial inability to pay is documented
Maintain copies of invoices/receipts and clinician notes

Medical Necessity — Adaptive Aids

Adaptive aids

Adaptive aids considered medically necessary when required for safe function and listed in the individualized plan:

Adaptive aid necessity: Adaptive aid (e.g., bedside commode, hospital bed, Hoyer lift, shower chair) is required for the member's safety or function and is specified in the individualized housing support plan.

Rental and Purchase Rules

Rental vs purchase rules
No explicit rental vs purchase rules are provided in this document. Coverage and acquisition (rental or purchase) are determined when the item is identified as reasonable and necessary in the member's individualized housing support plan and the member is unable to meet the expense; prior authorization may be required per plan processes.

Replacement

Replacement rules / inventory (placeholders)

Typical replacement intervalNo replacement interval specified in the policy.

Replacement justification requiredReplacement must be supported by the individualized housing support plan documenting medical necessity or functional need.

Documentation to support replacementProvide evidence of current device condition and why repair is not sufficient (e.g., photos, clinician statement).

Limit on frequencyPolicy does not define a specific limit or frequency for replacements; requests are reviewed case-by-case per plan processes.

Prior authorization for replacementPrior authorization may be required per plan processes when replacement is requested.

Definitions

Reasonable and necessary — definition

DefinitionServices identified as necessary in the member's individualized housing support plan and available only when the member is unable to meet such expenses.

ScopeApplies to housing-related items and adaptive aids listed as examples in the policy when specified in the individualized housing support plan.

Financial need requirementMember must be unable to meet the expense for the item for coverage to apply.

Exclusion conditionItems not identified as reasonable and necessary in the individualized housing support plan or that the member can afford are not available under this list.

Documentation Requirements

Documentation Required

Documentation — individualized plan and financial inability

Provide the individualized housing support plan documentation that specifies the item as reasonable and necessary and include evidence the member cannot afford the expense.

Include plan excerpt naming the service/item.
Provide supporting financial documentation (e.g., statements or attestation).

Background

This document provides example lists of household and adaptive equipment that may be considered when housing support is part of a member's plan. Adaptive aids commonly considered include items that support activities of daily living and safe transfers, such as a bedside commode, hospital bed, Hoyer lift, and shower chair; household items may include typical move-in or setup expenses and furnishings when specified in the individualized housing support plan.

Not Covered

General household items are not covered unless they are expressly determined to be reasonable and necessary and are listed in the member's individualized housing support plan. Example lists in this document are not exhaustive and do not imply coverage unless the individualized plan and the member's inability to pay are documented.