A wide range of home medical equipment and assistive devices are available to promote the independence for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.

What is home medical equipment?
Hospital beds, wheelchairs, walking aids, bathroom safety devices, oxygen tanks, and ventilators are just some of the helpful products and devices that are available for home use.

How do I select home medical equipment?
Many companies sell or rent durable medical equipment for home use. Some offer professional evaluation in the home environment to determine equipment that would be most helpful. They provide instructions on how to use and maintain the equipment and may offer emergency service in case the equipment breaks or malfunctions.

How do I pay for home medical equipment?
Many types of home medical equipment are covered by Medicare or private insurance. Individuals also pay for these products themselves. Medi-Cal may also cover some durable medical equipment.