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No endless catalogs, no guesswork. Our founder Dr. Brandy Archie, OTD and her team hand-pick equipment that actually works in real homes.
What families are saying
“This place was a life saver in my efforts to seek help for my mother. Our interview with Dr. Ebony really educated me on the potential needs that I hadn't even thought of. Thank you for your kindness and assistance in meeting our needs so quickly.”
“I love it so much. It gives me some independence back. I don't have to rely on my daughter to get me up from a chair. I can get up and do what I need to do.”
“My items helped me immensely! I am so grateful for making my chance to live alone in my home longer and stay away from assisted living.”
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Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover grab bars and home safety equipment?
Mostly no. Unfortunately Medicare only pays for services that are deemed medically necessary based on specific diagnoses. Since grab bars and other home modifications can be useful to all people, regardless of a diagnosis, Medicare will not cover these expenses.
There is a process for getting durable medical equipment (DME) such as hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, oxygen and patient lifts covered. Follow our step-by-step guide to getting a mobility device through insurance.
You can also skip the purchase entirely: GotDME lets you borrow or donate durable medical equipment, and DMEconnected helps you find equipment near you.
Will my insurance cover adaptive equipment?
Every plan is different so it's always worth asking. However, most insurance plans have similar rules to Medicare and therefore do not cover adaptive equipment.
Can I rent medical equipment instead of buying it?
No, but we do have partners regionally that rent equipment and we are adding to that list frequently. Message us and we may have a location to connect you with in your area!
How do I get home safety equipment installed?
We've intentionally chosen the products on our site because they are user-friendly and easy to install. If you have anyone in your life who can handle a screwdriver and is able to get in the right space, they can probably do it. But if you need to hire someone, find a contractor through our partnership with VGM Live at Home.
What is AskSAMIE's return policy?
Most items are eligible for return within 30 days of purchase if unused. While we can't take back single-use or incontinence products for hygienic reasons, if you've set up a shower chair and it doesn't meet your needs — as long as you haven't showered with it — just pack it up and send it back.
Send us an email and we'll help you get the return started!
Why don't you carry as many products as Amazon?
We've been intentional about curating which brands and styles of products are offered at AskSAMIE: everything must be user-friendly, easy to install, and something we've seen in action.
This is part of why we can recommend them highly as occupational therapy professionals: we've recommended them to our own clients in past work in settings like home health, acute care hospitals and rehab clinics, and we know they work well.