Your Stairlift Remote Batteries Are Bad...How To Easily Change The Batteries.

Many stairlift users inadvertently assume the worst when their stairlift call/send remotes stop working properly. Here are a few common mistakes and what to do instead. Please note that guide is specific to the Bruno Elan SRE-3000, and the Bruno Elite SRE-2010.

My Stairlift Remotes Do Not Work

You go to call your stairlift from the opposite side of the staircase. You press the remote button to call the lift to you...nothing. The remotes are not working. This can be a very frustrating situation. You need the stairlift to navigate the staircase, and now you find yourself in a position where it's not working properly.

Bruno Stairlift Remotes | New & Old Styles

Don't worry too much at this point. The first thing you are going to check is the batteries. This is usually the case, and fortunately, there is an easy (DIY) solution. 😃

OLD STYLE REMOTE:
Flip the remote over and look at the backside. On the old style remote there is a rectangular section that pops out. You can use a flathead screwdriver or a butter knife to pry the panel open. Note that you DO NOT need to remove the screws at the bottom of the panel. Inside you will find a 9V battery. If the battery loose, try pushing it in to sung up the connections. If the battery is not loose, try replacing the 9V battery.

NEW STYLE REMOTE:
The new style remove has a back panel that slides off to reveal two AA batteries. Push the panel in the same direction as the arrow on the back panel. Swap the batteries with a new set. If that does not work, you may want to increase the pressure on the spring that pushes on the negative side of the battery. Simply take a flathead screwdriver and extend the spring out. Be careful not to apply too much force, as this could pull the spring out completely. See the example below...

Increase Spring Pressure, Bruno Stairlift Remote Repair

If your remotes are still not working, you may need to call a local dealer to come service your lift. If you're located in New Jersey or Philadelphia, call Mobility123 at 609-385-9575 or email help@mobility123.com to open a support ticket. Mobility123 is here to help!

If the above guide did is not clear and you need additional information, check out the short video below. The video gives a very quick overview on how to replace the batteries in both the new style stairlift remotes and the old style stairlift remotes.

How To Change Stairlift Remote Batteries

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New Jersey MLTSS Provider & Contractor, Mobility123

Mobility123 is an approved MLTSS provider in New Jersey for a several major insurance companies. If you are inquiring about Home Modifications and/or Vehicle Modifications, we're can help. You must first speak with your case manager and obtain a pre-authorization from your insurance provider prior to the installation of equipment.

What is Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS)?

Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) refers to the delivery of long-term services and supports through New Jersey Medicaid's NJ FamilyCare managed care program. MLTSS is designed to expand home and community-based services, promote community inclusion and ensure quality and efficiency.

MLTSS uses NJ FamilyCare managed care organizations (also known as HMOs or health plans) to coordinate ALL services. Currently, NJ FamilyCare members have their acute and primary health care services and their home and community based services coordinated by different care management agencies. MLTSS provides comprehensive services and supports, whether at home, in an assisted living facility, in community residential services, or in a nursing home.

Participants previously enrolled in one of the following Medicaid Waiver programs were automatically enrolled in MLTSS effective July 1, 2014

• Community Resources for People with Disabilities (CRPD)
• Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver (TBI)
• Global Options for Long Term Care (GO)

Managed Care Organizations (MCO)

Unlike the previously administered Medicaid Waivers, which were coordinated by independently contracted care management agencies, MLTSS uses a managed care approach. At this time, NJ contracts with these five MCOs to administer NJ FamilyCare, including MLTSS:

• Amerigroup
• Horizon NJ Health
• UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
• WellCare
• Aetna

HOW TO APPLY FOR MLTSS

The MLTSS application process will vary depending on whether or not an individual already has NJ FamilyCare. 

INDIVIDUALS WHO CURRENTLY HAVE MEDICAID:

Regardless of age, all individuals who currently have Medicaid
must contact their assigned MCO to initiate an assessment for MLTSS
eligibility.

INDIVIDUALS WHO CURRENTLY DO NOT HAVE MEDICAID:

• Adults (21 years of age and older): Contact your County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) or your County Welfare Agency (Board of Social Services) to initiate an assessment for MLTSS eligibility.
• Children (20 years of age and younger): Contact the Division of Disability Services at 1-888-285-3036 and follow the prompts to speak with an Information and Referral (I&R) Specialist to initiate an assessment for MLTSS eligibility determination.

How to qualify for MLTSS?

A person can qualify for Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) by meeting these established Medicaid requirements:

• Financial Requirements - These include monthly income, as well as total liquid assets.
  Note that for children applying for MLTSS, and who meet the nursing home level of care, parental income and resources are not counted in determining financial eligibility.
• Clinical Requirements - A person meets the qualifications for nursing home level of care, which means that the person requires assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting and mobility.
• Age and/or Disability Requirements - These involve age requirements whereby one must be 65 years or older; and/or disability requirements whereby one must be under 65 years of age and determined to be blind or disabled by the Social Security Administration or the State of New Jersey.

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