Choices In Electric Lift Chairs

There also are many different styles of the chair itself. It is possible to find a chair that fits perfectly in terms of the color and style to the owner's existing furniture. There are also differences in the weight that a lift chair will support. The standard lift chair can operate with people up to 300 to 375 pounds, then for heavier folk, there is a lift chair with a dual motor that can actually support up to 500 pounds, safely & comfortably.  For people between 500 and 700 pounds, it is necessary to purchase an electric lift chair with a triple motor. 

Possibly as important as the chair itself is what the insurance company will cover.  Many insurance companies will pay for at least a portion of the chair, however Medicare many times will only pay for the lift portion of the chair.  Some insurance companies will not pay for a chair if they have already purchased a wheelchair for the person.  Insurance differs from policy to policy, and changes may be made over time, so it is best to check with the company before investing in a chair.  This can insure that the purchaser knows exactly what is covered, before emabarking an their electric lift chair purchase.