You might think that if you’re 65 or older and need a wheelchair or electric scooter to get around, Medicare would automatically cover it. But, as with so many areas of Medicare, things aren’t quite ...

Medicare pays 80% of the cost for a wheelchair or electric scooter if you need one to get around your house. Your doctor has to confirm that you need a wheelchair or scooter to function safely in your ...

My daughter, Katherine, is 21 years old. She has cerebral palsy and has relied on a power wheelchair to move around the world since she was 5 years old. With summer in full swing, she likes to roll ...

Medicare does not cover the cost of wheelchair ramps because they are considered to be home modifications. However, some Medicaid programs may help with the cost. While Medicare will cover the cost of ...

Patricia Meier, a 63-year-old quadriplegic and Medicare recipient, needs to replace the wheelchair she has used for five years. Normally, Meier could simply use her Medicare benefits to replace the ...

Both of us have spent much of our lives in wheelchairs. But not just any wheelchairs. Ours are equipped with power seat elevation and standing technologies individually configured to meet our needs.

If you’re enrolled in original Medicare, getting an electric-powered mobility scooter or wheelchair that’s covered by Medicare starts with a visit to your doctor’s office. If eligible, Medicare will ...

There is great concern about massive cuts in Medicare for patients who need power wheelchairs. There is a history of abuse when it comes to power scooters. You've probably seen the ads on TV promising ...

WASHINGTON — After walking unassisted from the back of a Los Angeles courtroom, 85-year-old Euralda Clodomar refused the hand of a deputy and climbed into the witness chair. Let the record show, the ...

Medicare Part B covers wheelchairs and scooters if you need one to get around your home due to a medical condition. To ensure coverage, your doctor and the mobility equipment supplier must submit ...