Home accessibility solutions are not typically covered by health insurance or Medicare. This means that most individuals must pay for them out of their own pocket. However, if you know where to look, it may be possible to find alternative funding. Listed below are some potential sources for home modification funding.
Oregon Resources
Access Technologies, Inc.
Assistive technology products and services are expensive. If you are looking for funding assistance to purchase specific products to reduce barriers in your daily living, Access Technologies may be able to help.
Blanche Fischer Foundation
The Blanche Fischer Foundation makes direct grants on behalf of Oregonians with physical disabilities. The aid may relate directly to the disability or toward fostering personal independence.
NW Access Fund
Northwest Access Fund offers people with disabilities customized loans, financial coaching, and other resources to promote access to assistive technology, independence, financial resilience, and life opportunities.
Oregon Special Needs Trust
The Arc of Oregon offers grant opportunities for Oregon Special Needs Trust (OSNT) account holders, members of The Arc, and others with disabilities.
Oregon K Plan
Seniors and those who are physically disabled, who are also eligible for Oregon’s state Medicaid program, can receive up to $5,000 of support towards necessary home modifications.
ReFIT
Remodeling for Independence Together helps homeowners who need to increase the accessibility of their homes. Visit their website for more info.
Unlimited Choices
This organization has several programs for home modification. These programs are for people with physical disabilities who qualify as low-income by HUD guidelines, and who live in the Cities of Beaverton, Gresham, Portland, or unincorporated Multnomah County.
HARDE
The Home Access & Repair for the Disabled and Elderly program offers grants of up to $8,000 for urgent repairs and accessibility improvements for elderly or disabled Washington County residents.