Hoyer lifts use a sling to lift and move a person with mobility challenges with minimal physical effort. Medicare covers lifts under the durable medical equipment (DME) benefit of Original ...

Medicare may cover a Hoyer lift if it deems the device medically necessary and a healthcare professional prescribes the device. Learn more about eligibility, coverage criteria, and cost.

A Hoyer lift is a form of durable medical equipment (DME). Medicare covers DME, such as devices to lift people, under Part B (medical insurance).