You may contact your power wheelchair supplier about the decision or call 1 800 medicare 1 800 633 4227.
Medicare electric wheelchair coverage.
Why was my request denied.
Also your power wheelchair supplier may send you a decision letter.
On average the price of a motor powered scooter is between 700 2000 so the total cost of the scooter may vary.
Medicare will send a decision letter to your power wheelchair supplier.
You might be given the option to rent an electric wheelchair before buying it.
A power wheelchair is usually needed if your disability limits your arm mobility and your strength to sit up on your own and propel yourself using your arms.
If you meet all of the criteria listed above but you aren t strong enough to sit up on a scooter by yourself then you may qualify for a power wheelchair.
You can buy an electric scooter through third party vendors.
Even if medicare will not cover an electric wheelchair because you do not meet the requirements for coverage it does not mean that you can t have access to one.
Both the doctor who orders the wheelchair and the supplier who provides it must participate in the medicare program.
Tty users can call 1 877 486 2048.
Is there medicare coverage for a power wheelchair.
In some cases medicare coverage is available for a power wheelchair.