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    AskSAMIE is an AI-driven occupational therapy resource and marketplace, helping older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers find adaptive equipment and answers for Developmental disabilities, aging in place and all the daily living needs in between.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this equipment covered by Medicare?

Mostly no. Unfortunately medicare only pays for services that are deemed to be 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) covered. This includes hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, oxygen and patient lifts. Download our resource guide for step by step instructions on how to do that here.

If you'd like more detailed information check out this detailed blog post from the occupational therapists at Toilet Talk!

What about private insurance. Will they 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.

Do you rent equipment?

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 it 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 that can handle a screwdriver and is able bodied 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.

Why don't you have as many options as Amazon?

We've been intentional about curating which brands and styles of products are offered at AskSAMIE to things that meet the following:

  • User-friendly
  • Easy to install
  • We've seen it in action

This is part of why we can recommend it highly as occupational therapy professionals; because we've recommended them to our own clients in our past work in settings like home health, acute care hospitals and rehab clinics and we know it works well.

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from 38 reviews
Excellent experience

Prompt shipping and quality products. So glad I found this site.

Christy Johnson
AskSAMIE: Answers for Caregiving
OT Eval

Dr. Brandy is the best! She performs extremely thorough evals and provides relevant product for the patient. I highly recommend AskSammie.

David Bangert
AskSAMIE: Answers for Caregiving
Towel grab bar

Very nice, I used it outside the shower to keep the towel within reach but still dry

Linda Ansley
Towel Grab Bar
Great find!

AskSamie was the only supplier I could find that carried anything close to what I needed and at an affordable price. I purchased a set for my mom and a set for myself for our shower benches, and they work perfect. Thank you AskSamie!

Scott Little
Tub Transfer Bench Leg Extensions | Makes tub bench taller
toilet seat riser with arms

very helpfi;; i don't have to struggle to get up.

Barbara Brown
Bolted Toilet Seat Riser with Arms - Round
Adjustable closet rod

Thank God for the invention of this product. I can now use my closet without asking my husband for assistance all the time.

Sandra Green
Adjustable Closet Rod Extender

The only good tub bench we could find for our tub. Sturdy and works great! Love your products

Janet Fennessey
Extra Tall Tub Transfer Bench | For Deep Tubs
Thanks again!

AskSAMIE is an easy site to navigate and has great information. The products are well vetted and explained so I can make decisions on which would be the most useful item to select. The pricing is reasonable and the turn around time to receive the products is so quick. I use this site and the AskSAMIE Weekly to stay informed on products & processes, as well as to help customers, as well as my family and friends. Thanks for the development of this site/app and all of the contributions to the health of our community!

Joan Collins
Papa Companion Care
Shipping update for order #1203

I want to thank you for the video you sent for the bed rail. It seems as though it’s going to work great. It was a pleasure to order from you. I would highly recommend your company to anybody who needs supplies. Thank you again

Colleen Ryan
Bed Side Rail For Adjustable Beds For Seniors | Deluxe
Thanks again!

The information you send via email has been helpful.
I felt you would be a good resource to help me identify a product that would best fit our needs.

Sayra Pingleton
Wide Shower Chair with Arms & Back

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