Can Support at Home pay for a lift chair or recliner?
A suitable chair may be available through the assistive technology scheme if it addresses an assessed functional need.
Key points
- Ordinary furniture is excluded.
- A chair may qualify only when it is assistive technology for an assessed need.
- The AT-HM list places chairs in the 'under advice' category.
A suitable chair may be available through the assistive technology scheme if it addresses an assessed functional need.
Approval depends on the item category, clinical justification and any prescription requirements.
A suitable chair may be funded only where it functions as assistive technology for an assessed need. Ordinary household furniture is excluded. The AT-HM list categorises chairs as 'under advice', so professional input may be needed to select a safe and suitable product.
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01Guide sectionWhat should I do next?
Ask an occupational therapist or appropriate clinician to identify the functional need and suitable chair features.
Confirm the recommended item is an AT-HM inclusion rather than ordinary furniture.
Get approval and written provider agreement before purchase.
02Guide sectionHelpful Local Home Help resources
03Guide sectionCheck the official guidance
Check the official AT-HM scheme guidance. Aged care rules, funding amounts and program guidance can change, so check the current official information before making an important care or financial decision.
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