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Home Wheelchair Ramp
For people with limited mobility, even a few steps or a high threshold can pose a serious risk. Suddenly your home – the place where you’ve always felt safe – is now filled with obstacles. With the addition of an accessibility ramp, your home can be a safe place once again.
We offer the most complete line of access products, including portable, threshold, and modular ramps in select United Access stores. Our high-quality mobility ramps are suitable for home, vehicle, or travel and offer temporary or long-term solutions to accommodate a wide variety of needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Home Wheelchair Ramps
There are pre-drilled holes for anchoring in the bottom transition plate and hardware is provided for drilling into a wood surface.
Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) generally does not cover the cost of wheelchair ramps because they are not considered medically necessary equipment. Wheelchair ramps are classified as home modifications rather than Durable Medical Equipment (DME), which is why they are typically not covered.
However, there are some exceptions. Medicare Part B may cover ramps if they are an integral part of a Medicare-approved wheelchair or if they are temporary ramps needed for home medical equipment. Additionally, some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans might cover home modifications, including wheelchair ramps, designed to assist with "aging in place". For more information, contact Medicare directly.
The proper slope for a wheelchair ramp, according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, is a maximum of 1:12. This means that for every inch of vertical rise, there should be at least 12 inches (1 foot) of ramp length. This slope ensures that the ramp is not too steep, making it easier and safer for wheelchair users to navigate.
To determine the length of a ramp needed for 3 steps, you first need to know the total rise (height) of the steps. Typically, each step is about 7 inches high. Therefore, for 3 steps, the total rise would be approximately 21 inches.
Using the ADA guideline of a 1:12 slope, you would need 12 inches of ramp length for every inch of rise. For a 21-inch rise, you would need a ramp that is 21 feet long to accommodate 3 steps with a total rise of 21 inches, ensuring it meets the ADA slope requirements
Social Security itself does not directly cover the cost of home modifications like wheelchair ramps. However, there are several other avenues for assistance. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provide financial aid that recipients can use at their discretion, including for ramps. Additionally, some states offer Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that cover home modifications to help individuals remain in their homes. State and local programs, as well as non-profit organizations like Rebuilding Together and Habitat for Humanity, may also offer financial assistance or grants for such modifications. It's advisable to check with your state's Department of Health and Human Services or local Area Agency on Aging for more information.