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Reimbursement is between $250 and $300, depending on where you reside (see reimbursement by state). Please see our complete Medicare Policy for details. Medicare only pays for the lift mechanism of the lift chair if you qualify. The reimbursement is approximately $250-$300 (see reimbursement by state).

Rocker Recliner. The rocker recliner, also known as the wall-saver recliner, is the most popular type of recliner. You will be able to sit in a wide range of reclining angles. You can place these chairs a little closer to walls than the two-position recliners, which makes them perfect for small spaces.

Medicare only covers the seat-lift mechanism, but not the actual chair/furniture portion itself. A lift chair is considered medically necessary if all of the following coverage criteria are met: The beneficiary must have severe arthritis of the hip or knee only, or have a severe neuromuscular disease.

Zero gravity lift chairs feature a seat box that can raise and tilt much like an adjustable car seat. By raising the lower back, zero gravity recliners put less pressure on the spine. This zero gravity reclining position correctly aligns the spine, relaxes muscle tension, improves circulation and expands lung capacity.

Infinite position lift chairs can go from the sitting position to a full recline, where the chair lays flat. The footrest and back can be operated independently. Some models can go into the Trendelenburg position and zero-gravity position. The Trendelenburg position is where the feet are above the head.

Lift chairs are chairs that feature a powered lifting mechanism that pushes the entire chair up from its base and so assists the user to a standing position. In the United States, lift chairs qualify as Durable Medical Equipment under Medicare Part B.