Does Medicare cover a stair lift?
No. Medicare does not pay for stair lifts or home elevators.
What will you pay?
With Original Medicare: You pay the full cost.
With a Medicare Advantage plan: Some Medicare Advantage plans add this as an extra. Check what your plan pays. Compare plans near you.
What are the rules?
- Your state or a local aging office may help with home changes. Free Medicare counseling can point you there.
What should you do next?
Ask free Medicare counselingSource: CMS National Coverage Determinations Manual, §280.1 Durable Medical Equipment Reference List (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 21, 2026. Costs are for 2026. This is general information, not medical advice.