After many years we have determined that it is time to phase out the Medical Equipment Loan ministry. We are dependant upon equipment donations to be able to keep the ministry going and we haven’t had donations in several months. We are also short of volunteers to keep it up.
We are no longer accepting donations of medical equipment.
Here are several sources that lend or rent medical equipment that might be helpful:
- Health Equipment Lending Program by AGE of Central Texas: The Health Equipment Lending Program (HELP) offers no-cost, long-term loans of durable medical equipment to elderly and disabled individuals across Central Texas. Call 512-600-9288 or email equipment@ageofcentraltx.org to apply.
- Ollie’s Lending Closet: Ollie’s Lending maintains a medical equipment lending closet. Ollie’s Lending Closet loans out walkers, wheelchairs, and other durable medical and mobility equipment. Call 512-310-1060 to get more info. This program covers residents of the following counties: Bastrop County, TX, Blanco County, TX, Burnet County, TX, Caldwell County, TX, Fayette County, TX, Hays County, TX, Lee County, TX, Llano County, TX, Travis County, TX and Williamson County, TX.
- Wise Owl Medical Supply: ”Medical equipment and insurance are complicated. Let us help! Our mission is to provide helpful, competent and consistent delivery of home medical supplies and services that patients feel empowered by, physicians feel confident referring their patients to and employees want to be a part of.” Address: 3409 N U.S. Hwy 281, Marble Falls, TX 78654 Phone: (830) 637-7772
- Mobility City: “Mobility City of Central Texas is the premier provider in the Austin region for assisted living devices and mobility equipment and service. We help seniors and people with disabilities maintain their independence and quality of life by keeping them mobile. We pride ourselves on our incredible customer service. Stop by our showroom to test drive our products and get the information you need from our experts. Or, allow us to come to you with our white-glove mobile service. Whether you’re looking to rent or buy mobility equipment or are interested in our maintenance or battery services, Mobility City of Central Texas will help you get back to the things you love.” Located in: Lakeline_Plaza; Address: 11066 Pecan Park Blvd #409, Cedar Park, TX 78613; Phone: (737) 259-6506
- Lakeway Mobility: ”We offer daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly rental options or purchase equipment at competitive rates. Our aim is to offer affordable pricing that cannot be beaten and lessen the cost of having to purchase important equipment your loved one needs. If you’d like to purchase equipment, we also offer competitive rates perfect for many budgets. Contact us to inquire about our different equipment options that are perfect for the mobility needs of your household.”
- Medicare.gov: Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers wheelchairs and power-operated vehicles (scooters) as durable medical equipment (DME) that your doctor prescribes for use in your home. You must have a face-to-face examination and a written prescription from a doctor or other treating provider before Medicare covers a power wheelchair or scooter. Part B covers power wheelchairs only when they’re medically necessary.