American Legion Medical Equipment
Medical Equipment or Assistive Technology Loan Program
American Legion Medical Equipment - North Mankato
256 Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MN, 56003
Distance: 1153 Miles
(507) 304-2806
americanlegion518@yahoo.com
https://www.legion.org/veteransbenefits/221002/caregiver-programs-services-veterans
Service Details
Description
This program provides medical equipment/supplies and/or assistive technology at no cost for a certain loan period. The items available can vary by program, and may include Durable Medical Equipment (DME).
Additional Information
Informal medical equipment loan program, including:
* Commodes
* Walkers
* Wheelchairs
* Crutches
* Canes
Features
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Payment
- Free / no cost to eligible clients
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Specialization
- People with low income
- Veteran
Eligibility
Preference given to Veterans and their families, but available to all others
Application Instructions
Fees
None
Area Served
North Mankato
Websites
Last Update
6/14/2023
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
This provider does not offer other services or resources at this location.
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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LH-0600.5000-950Walking Aids Definition
Programs that pay for or provide aids such as canes, single or double crutches, walkers or walkerettes for people who need a means of support while walking in order to be fully mobile.
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LH-0600.5000-970Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility Definition
Programs that provide special chairs with large wheels, some of which are power driven, that are used to transport patients or to provide increased mobility for people who are partially paralyzed or otherwise unable to walk. Also included are other types of personal wheeled transportation such as the Amigo.
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LH-0650.0250Assistive Technology Equipment Loan Definition
Programs that enable individuals who have physical or sensory limitations to borrow the assistive technology products they require at no charge. Loans may be long or short-term in nature and the devices are returned once the agreed-upon period of time has elapsed.
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LH-5000.8500Toileting Aids Definition
Programs that pay for or provide male and female portable urinals, bed pans, potty seats, commodes, commode chairs, toilet safety frames, wide access toilet seats, elevated toilet seats or other toileting aids for people who are unable to leave their beds to use the bathroom or who require adaptations to use the bathroom toilet.
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YN-9000Veterans Definition
Individuals who are former members of one of the branches of the armed forces and who, by length and type of services, honorable discharge or release or degree of disability, qualify for the benefits and privileges that are provided by law for ex-servicemen and women.