Medicaid & insurance · Ann Arbor, Michigan
Special Needs Beds Covered by Medicaid and Insurance
Enclosed safety beds for children and adults with autism, seizures, cerebral palsy, dementia and other conditions that make a regular bed unsafe. We are in network with major Michigan health plans and with Medicaid in 10 states, and we handle the coverage check and prior authorization for you.
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 10:00 AM–2:00 PM (Eastern)
- Medicaid in-network in 10 states
- Major Michigan health plans
- We prepare the prior authorization
- Delivered to your home
Compare our special needs beds
Every bed below is built for safety during sleep, with padded rails, mesh or a soft enclosure that keeps the person from falling, climbing or wandering out. They differ in height, how open or enclosed they are, and the features caregivers need. Choose a bed to see its details, or ask our team to help you compare.
Cubby Bed – Enclosed Smart Safety Bed
Soft-sided enclosed bed with an optional camera and sensory hub
Canopy enclosure · smart monitoring hub
SleepSafe® LOW Safety Bed
Lowest SleepSafe® rail for children who roll or slip out of bed
Floor-to-rail 35¾" · Twin, Full, Queen
SleepSafe® II MEDIUM Safety Bed
Medium-height rails for users who climb or sit up at night
Floor-to-rail 45¾" · Twin, Full, Queen
SleepSafer® TALL Safety Bed
Tall rails for active climbers and users with seizures
Floor-to-rail 54¾" · Twin, Full, Queen
SleepSafe® Extension Safety Bed
Extra-tall enclosure with an optional top for determined climbers
Floor-to-rail 72" · optional top
InSight by SleepSafe® Enclosed Mesh Bed
Fully enclosed mesh bed with a zippered door and clear sight lines
360° mesh surround and top · Twin
Courtney Bed – High-Sided Enclosed Safety Bed
Hardwood high-sided bed with removable fabric panels and an optional top
Over 50" interior height · grows with the user
Who needs a special needs safety bed?
A special needs bed, also called an enclosed bed or safety bed, is prescribed when a person’s medical condition makes an ordinary bed unsafe and other safety measures have not been enough. It protects the person during sleep while still letting caregivers see and reach them.
Conditions we often see
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Epilepsy and seizure disorders
- Cerebral palsy
- Angelman, Rett, Down, Smith-Magenis and Pitt-Hopkins syndromes
- Intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Traumatic brain injury
- Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s disease
Night-time safety risks a bed can address
- Falling or rolling out of bed, including during seizures
- Climbing out and wandering through the home at night
- Leaving the home (elopement)
- Head banging and other self-injury against hard surfaces
- Getting trapped between a mattress and ordinary bed rails
- Getting into unsafe areas such as stairs or the kitchen
How to get a special needs bed through Medicaid or insurance
Safety beds are covered as durable medical equipment when they are medically necessary. Most Medicaid programs and private plans require prior authorization, and they decide each request on the documentation. Here is how we make it simple:
- Send an eligibility requestUse the form below or call us. Tell us the bed you are interested in and your insurance. Email is optional.
- We check your coverageWe verify your benefits with your Medicaid or insurance plan and explain any cost to you.
- Your doctor writes the orderWe send a checklist for the prescription and letter of medical necessity, so nothing is missing.
- We submit the prior authorizationWe prepare the request, send it to your plan and follow up until there is a decision.
- Your bed is built and deliveredOnce approved, the bed is made to order and delivered to your home.
- We stay with youQuestions about setup, accessories or a future upgrade? Our team is a phone call away.
What the letter of medical necessity should include
- The diagnosis and how it affects safety during sleep
- Specific incidents: falls, injuries, climbing, wandering or seizures at night
- What has already been tried (bed rails, alarms, mattresses on the floor, supervision) and why it was not enough
- Why the requested bed and its height or enclosure are needed
- How the bed will be used and how the person will be supervised
Plans may deny a request that describes the bed as a restraint or as a convenience for caregivers, so the documentation should focus on the safety risks caused by the condition. Children under 21 enrolled in Medicaid are also protected by the EPSDT benefit, which covers medically necessary equipment.
Insurance and Medicaid plans we accept for special needs beds
Healthcare DME is an in-network durable medical equipment supplier with the plans below. We verify your specific plan before anything is ordered and tell you if prior authorization is needed.
Michigan health plans
In network for special needs beds and other durable medical equipment:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)
- Blue Care Network (BCN)Prior authorization required
- Blue Cross Complete of MichiganPrior authorization required
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Advantage plansPrior authorization required
- Health Alliance Plan (HAP)
- Meridian Health Plan of Michigan
- McLaren Health PlanPrior authorization required
- AmeriHealth Caritas Michigan
- CareSource Michigan
- Physicians Health Plan (PHP)
- Ambetter
- WellCare Health Plans
- HumanaPPO plans
- Zing Health
- Allied Benefit Systems
- ASR Health Benefits
Michigan auto no-fault, workers' compensation and other plans are reviewed case by case. Call us and we will check.
State Medicaid programs
We are an in-network Medicaid DME supplier in these states:
- AlaskaAlaska Medicaid
- ArizonaArizona Medicaid (AHCCCS)
- IdahoIdaho Medicaid
- IllinoisIllinois Medicaid
- IowaIowa Medicaid
- MontanaMontana Medicaid
- PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Medicaid
- South CarolinaSouth Carolina Medicaid
- UtahUtah Medicaid
- WashingtonWashington Apple Health (Medicaid)
Coverage depends on medical necessity and each plan's prior authorization rules. Listing a plan here is not a guarantee of approval.
Special needs beds in Michigan
Healthcare DME has served Michigan families from Ann Arbor since 2004. We supply special needs beds across the state, from Detroit, Dearborn and Warren to Grand Rapids, Lansing, Flint, Kalamazoo, Saginaw, Traverse City and the Upper Peninsula, and our team works with Michigan health plans every day.
In Michigan we are in network with 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. Michigan Medicaid members enrolled in a Medicaid health plan, such as Meridian, McLaren Health Plan, Blue Cross Complete or AmeriHealth Caritas Michigan, request the bed through their plan’s prior authorization. Michigan Medicaid expects the documentation to show the safety issues caused by the medical condition and the other safety measures already tried. Michigan auto no-fault claims and workers’ compensation are reviewed case by case.
Learn more about Michigan Medicaid from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, or visit our Ann Arbor showroom at 4012 Clark Rd.
Special needs beds through Medicaid in other states
Outside Michigan, we are an in-network Medicaid supplier in ten states. Beds ship from the manufacturer directly to your home.
- Alaska: We are in network with Alaska Medicaid (DenaliCare) for durable medical equipment, including enclosed safety beds for children and adults who qualify.
- Arizona: We are an in-network supplier for Arizona’s Medicaid program, AHCCCS. Requests usually go through the member’s health plan for prior authorization.
- Idaho: Idaho Medicaid members can request a special needs bed through us as an in-network DME supplier, with a prescription and medical necessity documentation.
- Illinois: We are in network with Illinois Medicaid. Children under 21 may qualify through the EPSDT benefit when a safety bed is medically necessary.
- Iowa: Iowa Medicaid covers an enclosure bed for safety when it is medically necessary and not used for confinement or caregiver convenience. We are in network and can guide the paperwork.
- Montana: Montana Medicaid members can work with us as an in-network supplier for special needs beds and other durable medical equipment.
- Pennsylvania: We are in network with Pennsylvania Medicaid (Medical Assistance) for enclosed safety beds that a doctor prescribes as medically necessary.
- South Carolina: South Carolina Medicaid members can request an eligibility check with us for SleepSafe®, Cubby and Courtney beds.
- Utah: We are an in-network DME supplier for Utah Medicaid. We check the plan’s prior authorization requirements before ordering.
- Washington: We are in network with Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) for special needs safety beds and related equipment.
Check your eligibility
Send the short form and our insurance team will contact you, usually within one business day. You can upload the insurance card, prescription or letter of medical necessity now, or send them later.
Submit your eligibility request
It takes about two minutes. Fields marked * are required.
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicaid cover a special needs bed?
Often, yes. Medicaid covers an enclosed safety bed when a doctor documents that it is medically necessary, for example because of seizures, falls, wandering at night or self-injury, and when other safety measures have not worked. Most plans require prior authorization. For children under 21, Medicaid's EPSDT benefit covers medically necessary equipment. Coverage is decided case by case, and we check your plan before anything is ordered.
Which Medicaid programs is Healthcare DME in network with?
We are an in-network durable medical equipment supplier for Medicaid in Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Montana, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Washington. In Michigan we are in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross Complete, Meridian, McLaren Health Plan, HAP, AmeriHealth Caritas Michigan and other plans listed on this page.
Does private insurance pay for an enclosed safety bed?
Many commercial plans cover a safety bed as durable medical equipment when it is medically necessary. Some require prior authorization; in Michigan these include Blue Care Network, Blue Cross Complete, McLaren Health Plan and Blue Cross Blue Shield Advantage plans. We verify your benefits and tell you about any deductible or copay before your bed is ordered.
What documents does insurance need for a safety bed?
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 specific safety risks at night, what has already been tried and why it did not work, and how the bed will be used and supervised. We send you a checklist after your eligibility request.
Who qualifies for a special needs bed?
Children and adults whose condition makes a standard bed unsafe, such as autism, epilepsy and seizure disorders, cerebral palsy, Angelman, Rett, Down or Smith-Magenis syndrome, traumatic brain injury, dementia or other developmental and neurological conditions, especially when there is a history of falls, climbing, wandering or injury at night.
Can I buy a special needs bed without insurance?
These beds are supplied through insurance and Medicaid only, so we do not list an online price. If your plan does not cover the bed, call us and we will talk you through the options available to you.
How long does approval take?
It depends on the plan. Once we have the prescription and letter of medical necessity, prior authorization decisions commonly take a few weeks. Each bed is then built to order by its manufacturer, which adds production and delivery time. We keep you updated at every step.
Is an enclosed bed a restraint?
An enclosed safety bed is prescribed to keep a person safe during sleep, not to restrain them. Plans can deny requests that describe the bed as a restraint or as a convenience for caregivers, so the medical documentation should focus on safety risks caused by the condition. We can tell you what your plan looks for.
Do you deliver special needs beds outside Michigan?
Yes. We are based in Ann Arbor, Michigan and supply special needs beds to patients in Michigan and in the states where we are in network with Medicaid. Beds ship from the manufacturer directly to your home.
How do I start?
Submit the eligibility form on this page or call (734) 975-6668, Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Eastern. Tell us which bed you are interested in and your insurance, and our team will take it from there.
Helpful links
- Shop all special bedsSleepSafe®, Cubby and Courtney
- Cubby Bed accessoriesMattresses, sheets, hub and more
- Hospital beds and accessoriesElectric beds and bed rails
- Pediatric specialty equipmentCar seats, positioning and more
- Insurance companies we work withAll Healthcare DME plans
- Prescription policiesHow to send a prescription
- SleepSafe BedsManufacturer website
- CubbyManufacturer website
- Courtney BedManufacturer website