Durable Medical Equipment

Durable medical equipment is a term used to describe any medical equipment used in the home to aid in a better quality of living. A Relief Member can qualify for this benefit in two ways A) under the LAFRA Fire Medical Plan, or B) as a Relief Association Member.

Examples of Durable Medical Equipment include hospital beds, muscle or bone stimulators, wound-closure devices, wheel chairs, bathtub benches and grab bars, crutches, folding walkers, bedside commodes and lift chairs. Much of this type of equipment is stored onsite at the LAFRA office.

Request for Durable Medical Equipment

If a doctor feels there is a need for you to have equipment, get the prescription for it and call the Relief Association at (323) 259-5200, and a representative will take your information and make all the arrangements for you. All prescriptions can be directly faxed to the Association at (323) 259-5235 or 5289, or e-mail inquiries to dme@lafra.org

Durable Medical Equipment is paid for in the following ways:

• Requests for equipment are usually delivered within 24 hours, unless it is a special
     order item;

• A member who is in good standing of the Relief Association can request the
     approved DME, which is provided by the Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firemen’s Fund.

If a particular need is not on our approved list, you may make a written appeal to the Medical Committee for consideration of payment.