Marjorie Shimer Durable Medical Equipment Loan Program

 

Statement of Purpose

The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter recognizes the need of ALS patients for extensive durable medical equipment (DME). It also understands and appreciates that not all people have insurance or the financial means to pay for such equipment.

Policy

People eligible to use the DME Loaner Program must:

• Have a diagnosis of ALS.
• Reside in Chapter service area.

Other Considerations

If equipment need is not covered by insurance and cash
out-of-pocket would present a hardship, then they are eligible for loaner equipment.

If the patient has insurance, but the need for the equipment is expected to be short-term, then the request will be considered, if equipment is available.

The ALS Association agreement form needs to be signed by patient or family – one copy kept by patient, one by coordinator and one by DME company.

 

Contact for Further Information:

Greater Philadelphia region:
(Including Central and Southern New Jersey,
Delaware, and Philadelphia suburbs)
Gail Houseman, Regional Nurse Coordinator
215-643-5434
gail@alsphiladelphia.org

North Central Pennsylvania:
Jennifer LaRegina, Regional Nurse Coordinator
570-436-4529
jen@alsphiladelphia.org

South Central Pennsylvania:
Sue Walsh, Regional Nurse Coordinator
717-652-2800
sue@alsphiladelphia.org