Children & teens · Medicaid (EPSDT) & insurance · Michigan and nationwide

Special Needs Beds for Kids and Teens, Covered by Medicaid and Insurance

When a crib or toddler bed is no longer safe, an enclosed safety bed gives a child with special needs a protected place to sleep. Healthcare DME helps families get the right bed through Medicaid, including EPSDT for children under 21, and private insurance.

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Medicaid EPSDT for under-21s
Michigan Medicaid + 10 more states
We prepare the prior authorization
Delivered to 49 states + D.C.

Signs your child may need a special needs bed

Children with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, Angelman, Rett, Smith-Magenis or Pitt-Hopkins syndrome, epilepsy or other developmental conditions often outgrow a crib before an ordinary bed is safe for them. Talk with your child's doctor if your child:

Climbs out of the crib or bed, or is getting too big for a crib
Falls or rolls out of bed, including during seizures
Wanders at night or tries to leave the home
Bangs their head or gets hurt on the bed frame or walls
Gets trapped between the mattress and the wall or rails
Needs a safe, contained space to settle and sleep

Popular special needs beds for children

Every bed below is supplied through Medicaid and health insurance when a doctor prescribes it. Choose a bed to see its details, or check your eligibility with the bed already selected.

Cubby Bed – Enclosed Smart Safety Bed
A soft-sided, fully enclosed bed popular with families of young children, with an optional camera and sensory hub.
Canopy enclosure · smart monitoring hub
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Courtney Bed – High-Sided Enclosed Safety Bed
High, soft sides with an optional top; its height and width can be adjusted as the child grows.
Over 50" interior height · grows with the user
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SleepSafe® LOW Safety Bed
Low padded rails for children who roll or slide out of bed.
Floor-to-rail 35¾" · Twin, Full, Queen
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SleepSafe® II MEDIUM Safety Bed
Medium rails for children who sit up, kneel or reach over a low rail.
Floor-to-rail 45¾" · Twin, Full, Queen
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SleepSafer® TALL Safety Bed
Tall rails for children who stand up or climb.
Floor-to-rail 54¾" · Twin, Full, Queen
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InSight by SleepSafe® Enclosed Mesh Bed
A fully enclosed mesh bed with a zippered door for climbers, with clear sight lines.
360° mesh surround and top · Twin
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Not sure which one fits? See the bed comparison guide or call us and we will help you compare.

Choosing a safety bed for a growing child

Moving on from a crib
A safety bed replaces a crib that a child has outgrown or can climb.
Sized for the years ahead
Twin, Full or Queen SleepSafe® beds, and an adjustable Courtney Bed.
Matches how your child moves
Low rails for rollers, tall rails or a top for climbers.
Easy for parents
Doors and zippered openings make bedtime, changes and care easier.
Calm and familiar
An enclosed space can help some children settle and stay asleep.
Visibility
Windows or mesh to check on your child without waking them.

Medicaid and insurance coverage for children (EPSDT)

Under federal law, Medicaid's Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit covers medically necessary equipment for children and young adults under 21, including enclosed safety beds when the documentation supports them. Many private plans also cover a safety bed as durable medical equipment. The doctor's letter should describe:

What the letter of medical necessity should cover

The child's diagnosis and how it affects safety during sleep
What happens at night: climbing, falls, injuries, wandering or seizures, with dates
Why a crib, toddler bed or regular bed is no longer safe, and what else has been tried
Why the requested bed and its height or enclosure fit the child

The letter usually comes from the pediatrician or a specialist such as a developmental pediatrician or neurologist; therapy notes can support it. We send you a checklist after your eligibility request.

Send an eligibility requestUse the form or call us. Tell us the bed you are interested in and your insurance.
We check your coverageWe verify your Medicaid or insurance benefits and explain any cost to you first.
Your doctor provides the paperworkWe send a checklist for the prescription and the letter of medical necessity.
We submit the prior authorizationWe prepare the request and follow up with your plan until there is a decision.
Your bed is built and deliveredOnce approved, the bed is made to order and delivered to your home.

Beds for kids in Michigan and across the United States

We supply beds for kids nationwide, to 49 states and Washington, D.C., from our base in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Every bed is built to order and ships from the manufacturer directly to your home.

Michigan

Healthcare DME is based at 4012 Clark Rd, Ann Arbor, and is an in-network supplier for Michigan Medicaid and Medicaid health plans, as well as Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross Complete of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield Advantage plans, Health Alliance Plan, Meridian Health Plan of Michigan, McLaren Health Plan, AmeriHealth Caritas Michigan, CareSource Michigan and other plans. We work with families in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Flint, Kalamazoo and every part of Michigan.

Medicaid in 10 more states

We are also an in-network Medicaid supplier in:

Beds ship from the manufacturer directly to your home.

All other states: we verify your coverage

We also provide beds for kids in the states below. We are not in network with every Medicaid program or health plan there, so for verification call us or submit an eligibility request. Our team will contact you, check your Medicaid or insurance benefits and explain your options before anything is ordered.

Alabama
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Washington, D.C.
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Submit an eligibility request Call (734) 975-6668

See every insurance and Medicaid plan we accept. Coverage depends on medical necessity and each plan's prior authorization rules; listing a plan is not a guarantee of approval.

Frequently asked questions about beds for kids

Does Medicaid cover special needs beds for children?

Often, yes. For children under 21, Medicaid's EPSDT benefit covers medically necessary equipment, which can include an enclosed safety bed when a doctor documents the safety risks. Most plans require prior authorization. Healthcare DME is in network with Michigan Medicaid and Medicaid in 10 more states.

At what age can a child get a special needs bed?

There is no fixed age. A safety bed is usually requested when a child has outgrown a crib, or can climb out of it, but an ordinary bed is not yet safe because of their condition. The doctor documents why the bed is needed.

What is the best bed for a toddler or young child with special needs?

Many families of young children choose the soft-sided Cubby Bed or the Courtney Bed, which adjusts as the child grows. SleepSafe® beds suit children who roll out (LOW), sit up (II MEDIUM) or climb (SleepSafer® TALL). We can help you compare.

Will the bed still fit as my child grows?

Most SleepSafe® beds are built in Twin, Full or Queen sizes, and the Courtney Bed's height and width can be adjusted, so the bed can stay with your child into the teenage years.

Can a child with cerebral palsy or Down syndrome get a safety bed?

Yes, when the doctor documents that a regular bed is unsafe, for example because of falls, rolling out, entrapment risk or seizures. Coverage is decided case by case through Medicaid or insurance.

Is a special needs bed safe for a young child?

Enclosed safety beds are designed with padded, gap-free surfaces and windows or mesh so parents can see in. Use the bed as prescribed and follow your care team's supervision advice.

How do we start?

Send the eligibility form or call (734) 975-6668. Tell us about your child, the bed you are interested in and your insurance, and our team will take it from there.

Do you supply special needs beds in my state?

Yes. From our base in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Healthcare DME supplies special needs beds to 49 states and Washington, D.C., and we are an in-network Medicaid supplier in Michigan, Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Montana, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah and Washington and in network with major Michigan health plans. In every other state we verify your Medicaid or insurance coverage case by case: call (734) 975-6668 or submit an eligibility request, and our team will contact you, check your benefits and explain your options before anything is ordered.