Dehumidifying the home- Preventative action

[jbrandyn]

So I got the Aspergilosis pretty bad, and I live in Western Washington, humidity and a general dampness is unavoidable. My doc and some other professionals I have been talking too reccomend to get a good dehumidifier to compliment my air purifiers.
Since I live in student housing I might get one to check out, and I will probably have to tell them what I need. That is the best case scenario. But if that does not happen I don't know what to do.
The Machines are pretty expensive and so I was wondering if anyone has gotten a dehumidifier or air purifier for their home covered under durable medical equipment. I think I remember that happening to a few people, but I don't know...

Anyway I am on Medicaid so I have good coverage and they are generally very good about doing preventative measures for chronic disease. Hopefully I will be able to get one as the humidity is markedly affecting my lungs.

So if you have advice or recommendations I would love to hear them.

It is also probably important to note that I am living on a college budget and doing 20 hours of unpaid internship (which I love) plus full college class schedule, so getting a job is not really in the cards.

Thanks and Peace be with you,
Brandyn

 

[just1more]

Medicaid guidelines state that dehumidifiers are not covered because they are primarily 'environmental control' rather than medical.

However, there is an appeal process so if you have a Dr that is willing to help you fight, there is a decent chance Medicaid can/would cover.

Good luck,