Medicare Part B typically covers DME that is medically necessary for individuals at home. This includes mobility equipment like manual/power wheelchairs, mobility scooters, walkers, rollators, and more.
In all cases, the mobility equipment must be prescribed by a healthcare provider, approved via prior authorization, and the patient must be able to use the device at home. The exact coverage and out-of-pocket costs can vary widely, so it's important to confirm specifics with Medicare or a range for a wheelchair or mobility scooter healthcare provider.
Are you the culinary mastermind behind your family’s annual holiday meals? Does your family crave your famous turkey seasoning or your legendary stuffing recipe? While there are many mentally and emotionally challenging aspects to being in a wheelchair, the loss of independence in the kitchen may be one of the most difficult. That’s especially true around the holidays for those who enjoy being the family chef.
Aside from Christmas, there may be no more widely-anticipated holiday for children than Halloween. It’s a night to put on a fun or scary costume, roam the neighborhood with friends, and load up on candy and other sweet treats. For most children, Halloween is one of the high points of the year.
Do you find that you’re often on the go, but that your wheelchair can’t quite keep up with you? Whether you’re getting on a bus or into a car, it’s important that your wheelchair is easy to transport.
As your parents age, they may come to rely on wheelchairs. But rather than being “confined” to a wheelchair, wheelchairs can actually be valuable tools in helping your parents age gracefully. Consider the following benefits that a wheelchair can give to your parents.
Do you have plans for customizing your wheelchair this Halloween? There are tons of creative ways that you can decorate and disguise your wheelchair with a Halloween costume or other decorations. Here are some great ideas to get you started.
Did you know that wheelchairs come in different sizes? As you start to look at the many wheelchairs available, you’ll find that they have different measurements in terms of their height and their seat dimensions.
When you’re shopping for wheelchairs online, you might encounter some confusing vocabulary. To help you make the right decision here’s what those terms mean and why they matter.
Wheelchair technology has advanced dramatically in recent decades, thanks to innovations in seat design, wheel materials, electric controls, and chair accessories. Seniors who rely on wheelchairs can move around more easily and securely than ever before. However, many seniors still find that their chairs are not as comfortable as they would like.
Buying a wheelchair isn’t like buying a car. For one thing, most people don’t give much thought to the differences between wheelchairs until they have to. For another, the choice is even more personal. The wheelchair you choose needs to be a perfect fit for your unique lifestyle and mobility situation.
