Medicare Power Wheelchairs & Scooters
Get a Power Wheelchair or Scooter at little or no cost to you.
How to get a Power Wheelchair or Scooter through Medicare:
Call or email us to see if you qualify for a Power Wheelchair or Scooter through
Medicare. We will need to know about your medical condition and you will
need to meet with your physician for a face-to-face evaluation. See more on details on Face-to-Face meeting with your doctor.
Our Medicare billing department will file your claim with Medicare and your secondary insurance if you have one.
You may qualify for a power chair or scooter with little or no money out of pocket. Our Medicare Billing Coordinator can answer your questions.
This service is available to Medicare patients located in the following
areas only:
- Alabama: all areas
- Arizona: Phoenix, Scottsdale areas.
- Arkansas: all areas
- California: San Diego, Riverside, Ventura County, Los Angeles, Sacramento
areas.
- Colorado: all areas
- Nevada: Las Vegas, Reno areas.
- North Carolina: Winston - Salem areas.
- Oregon: Portland area
- Texas: Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio, Tyler/Longview, Lufkin areas.
When is a Power Chair or Scooter Covered by Medicare:
A power wheelchair is covered when all of the following criteria are met:
- The patient's condition is such that a wheelchair is required for the patient to complete their daily activities.
- The patient is unable to operate a manual wheelchair.
- The patient is capable of safely operating the controls for the Power
Chair.
- The patient can transfer safely in and out of the Chair and has adequate trunk stability to be able to safely ride in the
Powered Wheelchair.
Medicare Claim Determination Progression for Power Operated device:- Manual Wheelchair - Prove that a Manual type wheelchair is out of the question. The patient must be in such physical condition that they cannot use a
manual wheelchair. This means weak or unusable arms or shoulders, heart
conditions, or whatever reason. This will need to be documented by patient's physician.
- Scooter (POV) - Some patients will be such condition that a Scooter is all that is needed for mobility. Scooters are referred to as POV. Scooters are less expensive than a Power Chair so this is the next logical step for satisfying a patients mobility needs. The Scooters do require use of the upper extremities. Patient must be capable or steering the scooter with handlebars. Many patients fall into this category and are approved for the scooter only and not a power chair. Medicare requires copy of physician's progress notes.
- Power Wheelchair (POW) - If the patient makes it this far in the Medicare Claim Determination Process we know they must be in such physical condition they are physically incapable of operating a Manual Wheelchair or Power Scooter. Likewise, patient is capable of safely operating the (POW) Power Wheelchair. The patient can transfer safely in and out of the Chair and has adequate trunk stability to be able to safely ride in the
Powered Wheelchair. Medicare requires copy of physician's progress notes.
Types of Power Chairs & Scooters covered by Medicare:
Medicare covers a basic power wheelchair or scooter. We offer many chairs for you to choose from. Power Wheelchairs manufactured by Pride Mobility (Jazzy Wheelchairs), Invacare (Pronto series), Quickie, Guardian, Merits, Golden Technologies and Drive Medical.
Choose what works best for you:
Medicare covers Mid-wheel drive Power-Base, Standard rear-wheel drive frames or Folding Power Wheelchairs. Choose a chair that is easy to maneuver and comfortable for you. You may find that a Power Scooter works best for you.
We deliver and set it up for you in your home:
We deliver the chair, set it up, and provide in-home training for operation and care of your new power wheelchair or scooter.How to begin the process:
Call 866-553-5319 or email: medicare@phc-online.com
To speed the process we recommend filling out and submitting the optional easy-form below.
Still have questions? See also
Medicare Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Get quick answers to your Medicare questions by emailing us at: medicare@phc-online.com
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