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📞 Call (714) 868-8544The Short Answer — It's About the Supplier, Not the Brand
One of the most common questions we hear at our La Palma showroom is whether Medicare will cover a La-Z-Boy lift chair. The answer surprises most people — Medicare doesn't care about the brand of lift chair you buy. What Medicare cares about is where you buy it.
Medicare Part B may cover 80% of the approved amount for the lift mechanism of any qualifying power lift chair — La-Z-Boy, Golden Technologies, Pride, or any other brand. The catch is that the chair must be purchased from a Medicare-accredited Durable Medical Equipment (DME) supplier.
La-Z-Boy retail stores are furniture stores — not Medicare-accredited DME suppliers. This is why you cannot use Medicare at a La-Z-Boy store, not because of the brand itself.
Why La-Z-Boy Stores Can't Bill Medicare
To bill Medicare for a power lift chair a supplier must be:
- Accredited by a Medicare-recognized accreditation organization
- Enrolled as a Medicare DME supplier
- Able to submit proper claims documentation including the doctor's prescription and Certificate of Medical Necessity
- Able to verify the patient's Medicare eligibility and benefits
La-Z-Boy is a furniture retailer. Their stores are not enrolled as Medicare DME suppliers and do not have the accreditation required to submit Medicare claims. A technically savvy DME company could theoretically purchase La-Z-Boy lift chairs and sell them through their Medicare-accredited business — but in practice no DME companies do this because La-Z-Boy does not sell through DME distribution channels.
La-Z-Boy vs Golden Technologies — What's the Difference?
Beyond the Medicare question many customers ask how La-Z-Boy lift chairs compare to Golden Technologies. Here's an honest comparison:
| Feature | La-Z-Boy Lift Chairs | Golden Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Furniture / comfort recliner | Medical DME / therapeutic |
| Medicare documentation | ✗ Not available | ✓ Available through DME dealers |
| Infinite positioning | ✗ Limited positions | ✓ MaxiComfort infinite positions |
| Zero gravity position | ✗ Not available | ✓ Available on most models |
| Twilight position | ✗ Not available | ✓ Available on Twilight models |
| Try before you buy | ✓ In furniture showrooms | ✓ At our La Palma showroom |
| Waterproof fabric option | ✗ Not available | ✓ Brisa waterproof available |
| Bariatric models | ✗ Limited | ✓ Up to 600 lbs |
Ready to see the difference in person? Every Golden Technologies model is on our showroom floor — no appointment needed.
📞 Call (714) 868-8544How Medicare Lift Chair Coverage Actually Works
Here is the straightforward explanation of how Medicare covers lift chairs in 2026:
- What Medicare covers: The motorized lift mechanism only — not the chair frame, cushioning, or fabric
- Coverage amount: 80% of the Medicare-approved amount for the lift mechanism after your Part B deductible
- Approved amount: Typically $300–$400 for the lift mechanism
- Your cost: The remaining 20% of the mechanism PLUS the full cost of the chair itself
- Total out of pocket: Most patients still pay $800–$1,800 even with Medicare
- Requirement: Doctor prescription stating medical necessity
- Requirement: Purchase from Medicare-accredited DME supplier
Wondering what you'd actually pay out of pocket for your situation? We'll give you a straight answer — same day if you'd like to come see the chairs in person.
📞 Call (714) 868-8544What to Do If You Want Medicare Coverage
If Medicare coverage is important to you here is the recommended process:
- Ask your doctor to write a prescription or Letter of Medical Necessity for a power lift chair
- Contact your Medicare plan to confirm your Part B benefits for DME
- Find a Medicare-accredited DME supplier in your area
- Purchase the lift chair through that supplier
- The supplier submits the Medicare claim on your behalf
What Wellness Medical Offers
Wellness Medical Equipment and Supplies in La Palma is a cash pay store — we do not bill Medicare directly. However we offer several advantages that many Medicare-accredited suppliers cannot match:
- Every model on the showroom floor — try before you buy, something most DME suppliers cannot offer
- Same day availability — no waiting weeks for a Medicare order to process
- Detailed itemized receipts — documentation you can submit to Medicare yourself for potential reimbursement
- Free delivery and setup — throughout Orange County and Southeast Los Angeles County
- Authorized Golden Technologies dealer — all 9 MaxiComfort models available
- Open Saturdays — when you need us most
Many of our customers find that buying directly from us and self-submitting to Medicare is faster and simpler than going through the Medicare billing process — especially when the lift chair is needed urgently.