Durable Medical Equipment and Supplies - Charges for the rental of or, at the option of Great West Life, the purchase of durable medical equipment of the type and model adequate for the Insured Person’s medical needs based on the nature and severity of the disability, such as but not limited to:
Not eligible are items of personal comfort, convenience, exercise, safety, self-help or environmental control items, or items which may also be used for non-medical reasons, such as, but not limited to heating pads or lamps, communication aids, air conditioners or cleaners, and whirlpool baths or saunas.
Before incurring any major expenses you are encouraged to submit details to the Claims Office to determine to what extent benefits are payable. In any event, a letter will be required from a licensed Physician describing the nature of the disability and the type, medical need and estimated duration of any required durable medical equipment.