ALS Medical Equipment Program
About the Medical Equipment Program
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for people living with ALS can be very expensive, even with insurance. ALS Northwest recognizes the role that DME plays in providing and maintaining the best quality of life at every level of progression. In partnership with Numotion and NORCO, our Medical Equipment Loan Program provides new and gently used equipment for persons living with ALS living in the service area. The purpose of this program is to provide those without insurance, those unable to purchase durable medical equipment, or those awaiting the delivery of equipment to borrow equipment at no cost for as long needed. Our equipment is housed at several sites throughout our service area and is loaned at no charge to people living with ALS.
Please note that the medical equipment loan program is subject to availability. We may not be able to supply a particular item at the time of request due to high demands and low inventory of certain items.
Some of the different types of items we have available are:
- Power wheelchairs
- Manual wheelchairs
- Transport wheelchairs
- Rehab shower commode chairs
- Patient lifts (Hoyer) and a variety of slings
- Sit-to-stand lifts
- Portable ramps
- Augmentative and Assistive Communication (AAC) equipment such as eye tracking communication devices, mounts, iPads and other tablets, and switches
Who to contact to request a loan of equipment
Please Note: Safety is our number one priority. Please consult with your physician, occupational therapist and/or physical therapist before requesting any equipment.
Donations
The majority of durable medical equipment and communication devices we loan out to people living with ALS are donated by individuals, their families, or by others who are impacted by ALS. We always appreciate the generosity of others and do our best to accept these requests; however, note that we are only able to accept the following items:
- Power wheelchairs
- Manual wheelchairs
- Transport wheelchairs
- Rehab shower commode chairs
- Patient lifts (Hoyer) and slings
- Sit-to-stand lifts
- Portable ramps
- Augmentative and Assistive Communication (AAC) equipment such as eye tracking communication devices, mounts, iPads and other tablets, and switches
Please contact your local Care Services Coordinator for additional options regarding items not listed above that you would like to donate.
Note: We are not able to accept power wheelchairs that are more than two years old.
*If you plan to claim a deduction of more than $5,000, an appraisal of the equipment will be required. Please consult IRS guidelines (irs.gov) or an attorney to determine your best course of action. Any appraisals must be conducted by an accredited medical equipment appraiser (not a Durable Medical Equipment provider). Costs for appraisals vary.