| Everyone would like a Mobility scooter to be covered | | | | mortar outlet they can help dramatically in the speed |
| by Medicare or their insurance company. The fact is | | | | of receiving a mobility chair. (Many retailers will cover |
| insurance companies make it difficult for you to pass | | | | the cost internally and send out the power chair) |
| the requirements needed to qualify for the 80% return. | | | | Retailers have a choice in what level they enroll with |
| Let alone paying for the whole thing. What if you had | | | | Medicare. Some are just enrolled and others are |
| an edge? Here is my first hand account and how it will | | | | participating members. Meaning they can only charge |
| help you too receive a power wheelchair or scooter. | | | | the exact amount requested by Medicare. I suggest |
| - Are you 65 or older and looking for improved | | | | finding a full participating retailer. (Save yourself a |
| mobility? | | | | headache) These companies handle thousands of |
| - Have you been diagnosed with a | | | | claims just like yours and can help with the burden and |
| movement-restricting disease like Multiple Sclerosis or | | | | hassle of processing your claim. |
| Parkinson’s disease? | | | | Your Doctor will be the next hurdle that you will need |
| - Are you a loved one or relative of someone who | | | | to tackle. He is trained to ask specific questions that if |
| needs help getting around? | | | | answered wrong will put the kibosh on your power |
| It is possible to regain your mobility without costing you | | | | wheelchair. |
| an arm and leg. But there is one major hurdle you must | | | | If there was some way to know what he was going |
| cross. That hurdle is you! Only you can decide to take | | | | to ask you would have an advantage. So here goes a |
| action and start the process of receiving a mobility aid. | | | | list of questions a Doctor might ask you to qualify |
| It is a process that must be acted upon and seen | | | | you for a mobility device. |
| through to the end but it is possible to be covered by | | | | 1. On a daily basis would you say that you required |
| Insurance or Medicare and receive a power chair or | | | | assistance with one or more household tasks? (Eating, |
| mobility scooter at little to no cost. | | | | dressing or going to the bathroom) |
| Here is the skinny! | | | | 2. Can any of these problems be solved with a non |
| Medicare can take up to 3 years to process a claim. | | | | powered device like a cane, walker or wheelchair? |
| Mobility Scooters are extremely difficult to get | | | | 3. Do you have another disorder like blindness or |
| covered if not impossible. (Ask your retailer) You can | | | | dementia that would prevent the use of a powered |
| receive a power wheelchair with 80% refund (with | | | | wheelchair? |
| Plan B). The other 20% can be covered if you have | | | | 4. Is your home adequately roomy enough to |
| Medicaid or a Supplemental Insurance Policy. The trick | | | | accommodate a powered wheelchair? (Do yourself a |
| is to know the process and what to expect. | | | | favor and measure your hallway and doorway |
| Is your primary coverage by someone other than | | | | entrances) |
| Medicare? Look into your policy for something called | | | | 5. Do you have access to a caregiver that would |
| DME or Durable Medical Equipment. This will allow a | | | | eliminate the need of a powered mobility device? |
| substantial refund similar to Medicare. In Conjunction | | | | Don’t rule out the non enrolled retailers. Strict |
| with supplemental insurance you can still receive a | | | | guidelines have caused some retailers to choose to |
| power wheelchair at little to no cost to you. The trick is | | | | sell online at deeply discounted prices. These retailers |
| to know the process and what to expect. | | | | have access to quality products and can afford to sell |
| If your injury is work related I suggest looking into | | | | them online cheap. So if for some reason your |
| workers compensation. They will guide you to the | | | | Medicare or Insurance will not cover your mobility |
| procedures needed to receive a mobility aid. | | | | needs there are affordable options for you to choose |
| Make sure your mobility retailer is enrolled with | | | | from. |
| Medicare. Whether it is an online retailer or a brick and | | | | |