Cubby Bed quick facts
| Type | Soft-sided, fully enclosed safety bed |
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| Best for | Autism and sensory needs, night-time wandering, falls and climbing |
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| Enclosure | Padded walls and zippered canopy |
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| Monitoring | Optional Technology Hub: camera, microphone, light and speaker |
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| Packages | Bed only, or Bed + Hub (mattress sold separately) |
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| Coverage | Medicaid and health insurance, usually with prior authorization; no online price |
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| Manufacturer | Cubby |
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A calm, enclosed space for safer sleep
The Cubby Bed gives a child or adult who is not safe in an ordinary bed a soft, enclosed space of their own. Fabric walls and a zippered canopy surround the mattress, so the person cannot fall or wander out during the night, and there are no hard rails or gaps to become trapped against. Many families find the enclosed space calming: it limits light and distraction and gives the sense of being held, which can help with falling asleep and staying asleep.
Caregivers can add the Cubby Technology Hub, which connects to an app on iOS and Android. It lets you see and hear inside the bed, talk to your loved one, and use soothing light and sound without going into the room and disturbing their sleep.
Who the Cubby Bed helps
- Children and adults with autism or sensory processing differences who need a calm, low-stimulation space
- People who wander or leave their bed at night and are at risk of injury or of leaving the home
- People who fall, climb or bang against hard surfaces during sleep
- People with seizures who need a padded, enclosed sleep surface and remote monitoring
Features
- Soft, padded enclosure walls with no hard rails or entrapment gaps
- Zippered canopy and frame; two safety sheets included
- Optional Technology Hub: camera, microphone, light and speaker, controlled from a phone app
- Calming sounds and lighting to support a regular sleep routine
- Wipe-clean materials; accessories can be added as needs change
Bed only or Bed + Hub
| Included | Bed only | Bed + Hub |
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| Canopy and frame | Yes | Yes |
| Safety sheets (2) | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Microphone, light and speaker | No | Yes |
| Mattress | Not included | Not included |
Cubby Bed accessories
Accessories are available for the Cubby Bed, including the 10″ foam and cooling mattress, safety sheets, mattress protector, Technology Hub, weighted blanket, vibration pad, positioning wedge, floor anchor set and lockable wheels. See all Cubby Bed accessories.
The Cubby Bed is made by Cubby. Healthcare DME is the medical equipment supplier: we handle the insurance and Medicaid process and arrange delivery.
Is the Cubby Bed covered by Medicaid or insurance?
Yes, for patients who qualify. Healthcare DME supplies the Cubby Bed only through health insurance and Medicaid, when a doctor prescribes it as medically necessary. We are an in-network durable medical equipment supplier with Medicaid in Michigan, Alaska, Arizona (AHCCCS), Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Montana, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah and Washington, and with Michigan health plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross Complete, Meridian, McLaren Health Plan, Health Alliance Plan (HAP), AmeriHealth Caritas Michigan, CareSource, Physicians Health Plan, Ambetter, WellCare, Humana PPO and Zing Health.
Most plans approve a safety bed through prior authorization. Approval depends on the patient’s diagnosis and the safety risks the doctor documents, so it is never guaranteed, but our team knows what plans look for and prepares the request with you. See every plan we accept.
How to get the Cubby Bed through insurance
- Send an eligibility request. Submit the short form or call (734) 975-6668, Monday to Friday 9:00 AM–5:30 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Eastern. Email is optional.
- We check your coverage with your Medicaid or insurance plan and explain any cost to you before anything is ordered.
- Your doctor provides the paperwork: a prescription and a letter of medical necessity. We send you a checklist of what the letter should cover.
- We submit the prior authorization and follow up with the plan until there is a decision.
- Your bed is built to order and delivered to your home once it is approved.
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicaid cover the Cubby Bed?
Medicaid and many private plans cover the Cubby Bed when it is medically necessary, usually with prior authorization. We are in network with Medicaid in Michigan, Alaska, Arizona (AHCCCS), Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Montana, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah and Washington and with major Michigan health plans. Some plans cover the bed but not the Technology Hub, so we check both.
What is the difference between Bed only and Bed + Hub?
Bed only includes the canopy, frame and two safety sheets. Bed + Hub adds the Technology Hub with a camera, microphone, light and speaker for remote monitoring and calming sound and light. A mattress is not included in either package.
Is the Cubby Bed good for autism?
Many children and adults with autism sleep better in an enclosed, low-stimulation space, and the Cubby Bed prevents night-time wandering and falls. Coverage depends on the documented safety risks, not the diagnosis alone.
Is a mattress included with the Cubby Bed?
No. Neither package includes a mattress. The Cubby Bed 10″ foam and cooling mattress is available separately; ask us whether your plan can include it in the request.
Can the Cubby Bed help with seizures?
Families of people with seizures use the Cubby Bed for its padded, enclosed sleep space, and the optional Technology Hub lets caregivers see and hear inside the bed from another room. It does not replace any seizure monitoring your doctor prescribes.
What paperwork does insurance need?
Usually a prescription (written order) from the treating doctor, a letter of medical necessity, recent clinical notes and a copy of the insurance card. The letter should explain the diagnosis, the safety risks during sleep, what has already been tried, and how the bed will be used and supervised. You can upload documents with your eligibility request, or send them later.
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