STAR Program (System of Technology to Achieve Results)
Medical Equipment or Assistive Technology Loan Program
358 Centennial Office Building, 658 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN, 55155
Distance: 1033 Miles
(651) 201-2640
star.program@state.mn.us
https://mn.gov/admin/star/program-services/device-loan
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
Provides listings of assistive technology equipment that can be loaned, and not purchased.
Some loans are short-term, and some are open-ended, with no set return date. Once the borrower no longer needs the device it must be returned to the loan program.
Agency provides and online searchable device database to help people find products.
Features
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Payment
- Free / no cost to eligible clients
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Specialization
- Disabilities
Application Instructions
Contact the agency or one of the partner agencies listed online
Fees
There is no charge for a device loan
Business Hours
8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
Area Served
Statewide
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (651) 201-2640 | |
| Toll Free | (888) 234-1267 | |
| TTY - MN Relay | (800) 627-3529 |
Last Update
5/11/2023
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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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-0650.0300Assistive Technology Equipment Rental Definition
Programs that enable individuals who have physical or sensory limitations to lease the assistive technology products they require in accordance with an agreement which establishes the length of the arrangement, the daily, weekly or monthly rental cost and other contractual details.
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LH-0650.0350Assistive Technology Equipment Listing Services Definition
Programs that provide a service which matches people in need of a particular piece of equipment with the individual from which it can be obtained.
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LH-2700.0500-030Assistive Technology Product Demonstration Centers Definition
Programs that exhibit and display the use of different assistive technology products including cognitive/learning aids, control and signaling aids, daily living aids, hearing augmentation aids, mobility aids, prosthetic/orthotic/seating devices, recreational aids, speech aids and visual/reading aids to enable people with disabilities who may want to purchase an item to review, try out and evaluate their alternatives.