Medicare Part C may cover stair lifts, but traditional Medicare usually doesn’t. A stair lift assists with a senior’s diminished ability to climb stairs and may be recommended by a healthcare professional. Because a stair lift would be a necessary modification to prevent injuries and the potential need for medical attention, it should qualify as an allowable supplemental health care benefit. While only some 2019 Medicare Part C plans paid for stair lifts in 2019, more plans should cover them in 2020.