There is an old expression, “No such thing as a free lunch”. This expression is used to point out that nothing is free. That includes air purifiers. However It is possible to have the cost of an air purifier reimbursed by your health insurance. This is a real possibility for many Americans. Two things need to be in place for this to happen; (1) a prescription usually in the form of an LOMN and (2)an insurance policy that has an HSA or FSA attached to it.
An LOMN (Letter of Medical Necessity) is a document written by your doctor to explain why a specific treatment, equipment, or service is necessary for your health and should be covered by your insurance.
This is just a general overview, and the specific content of an LOMN may vary depending on your situation and your healthcare provider. It’s always recommended to consult with your doctor for accurate and personalized information regarding LOMNs.
Millions of American families are covered by an FSA. The FSA Store has stated in the past the members win a LOMN (letter of medical necessity) could be eligible for reimbursement for the cost of an air purifier. This is the scenario we see that most often accounts for a sum zero cost air purification product. So, It is possible you already have an FSA.
Step 1: Contact your HR department.
Step 2: Review your employer benefits resources.
Step 3: Contact your insurance provider.
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We have heard from so many customers how adding an air purifier to their home made a tremendous change in their lives. One gentleman from Rome Wisconsin was suffering badly from COPD. His life existed of trips between his recliner to the bathroom. His doctor was persuaded to prescribe an air purifier to help with this condition.
His wife called us and told us that only a few hours after plugging the LakeAir HEPA air purifier in that he started to rediscover his living room. The next day he was able to join his wife at the breakfast nook for a meal. He added a 2nd unit to his bedroom and within a week he was sleeping in bed again with his wife of 50 years.
The general answer to that question is no! Medicaid will only cover the cost of your air purifier if you are ill and it is prescribed by your physician. Physicians are normally unwilling to make these prescriptions, but we have seen it a few times. It is certainly worth a try to ask your doctor to consider you for an exception.
Individuals with respiratory illnesses like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or cystic fibrosis may qualify for assistance programs
Check with your health care providers, they may know of programs to help you; Governmental agencies like state and local health departments. If you are a veteran the VA is a great place to start your search. Non profit organizations that are involved with lung health sometimes help individuals find treatment for breathing related illnesses.
Generally speaking the answer is no. Most often the eligibility is determined by medical need and not income level. Some governmental programs may have an income component but the programs addressed in this article speak solely to medical need and insurance coverage.
To date every air purifier that has been received through LakeAir has been a HEPA Air Purifier. It is nearly universally held that an air cleaning device with a true HEPA filter does the most to improve air quality and therefore the patients quality of life.
If your are looking for more information about home air purifiers in general we suggest you visit the “Home Air Purifier” web page. If you need help right away we invite you to call customer service (800) 558-9436. You can also reach customer service via email customerservice@lakeair.com