Qualifying medicare criteria for mobility scooter or electric wheelchair coverage pov.
Medicare electric wheelchair providers.
Power wheelchair sling solid seat back model group type weight capacity up to and including pounds k0813 1 standard sling solid seat and back 300 k0815 1 standard.
09 12 2018 3 min read if you have mobility problems and your doctor recommends a wheelchair or other device to help you get around medicare part b may cover 80 of the allowable charges after you ve met your deductible as long as you meet certain eligibility requirements.
Now there are much stricter guidelines for doctors and providers who evaluate the patient for a pov.
Medicare part b medical insurance covers power operated vehicles scooters and manual wheelchairs as durable medical equipment dme that your doctor prescribes for use in your home.
On january 1 2011 medicare began transitioning to the new competitive bidding program so different areas of the u s.
You must have a face to face examination and a written prescription from a doctor or other treating provider before medicare helps pay for a power wheelchair.
Our powerchairs we provide for our patients are reliable dependable equipped with an easy to operate joystick control and come with a rechargeable battery.
Tty users can call 1 877 486 2048.
List of medicare equipment suppliers within your search criteria with name doing business as dba name address phone number locations maps and directions medicare assignment distance manufacturers and models information.
Medicare usually pays 80 of the medicare approved amount for certain pieces of health agency staff will usually arrange for a home equipment supplier to bring the equipment such as wheelchairs walkers and oxygen equipment.
Power wheelchairs offer the freedom and mobility to regain independence in your home.
Search for supplies and products within the competitive bidding and non competitive bidding areas.
May require that you purchase certain medical supplies and equipment from a.
You may contact your power wheelchair supplier about the decision or call 1 800 medicare 1 800 633 4227.
Medicare has setup a database that lists contact information by zip code for approved suppliers vendors for a variety of medical supplies mobility devices and other durable medical equipment.
Medicare and wheelchair coverage.
Starting september 1 2018 these 33 types of power wheelchairs require prior authorization before medicare will pay for them.
As of january 1 2011 medicare beneficiaries can only rent the equipment over a 13 month period.
Power wheelchairs provide a safe easy and comfortable way to navigate and maneuver around your home.
The evaluation is even more lengthy and detailed.
