Medicare will pay for a porta potty in most cases if you have Medicare Part B and the doctor says that the porta potty is necessary.
When you have Medicare Part B they will usually cover the cost of medically necessary bathroom equipment such as porta potties, emergency alert systems, walk in bathtubs, handheld shower heads, toilet seats, toilet safety frames and sometimes grab bars.
A bedside toilet or porta potty will usually be covered by Medicare or insurance when the patient is confined to a single room, or.
The patient is confined to one level of the home environment and there is no toilet on that level, or.
The patient is confined to the home and there are no toilet facilities in the home.
Medicare does not cover shower chairs, because they're not considered medically necessary.
However, Medicare Advantage plans may cover bathroom grab bars, and it's possible that Medicaid or VA benefits may help pay for a shower chair.
Medicare does not cover home renovations, even if they'd improve your life and health.
However, that does not mean that you're out of luck.
Medicare Part B does cover some Durable Medical Equipment (DME) items that can be used to help you improve your bathroom and make it more accessible.
Just like the toilet in your own home, the entire commode should be wiped down periodically to prevent odor causing bacteria from smelling up the room.
A good rule of thumb is to wipe down the lid, seat, and arm rests after every use with a product like Clorox wipes or another type of disinfectant.