Insurance & Funding Guides for Mobility Equipment
Insurance & Funding Guides for Mobility Equipment
Transport chairs are lightweight wheelchairs pushed by an attendant and are commonly needed for short trips or travel. This article explains when Medicare will pay for transport chairs (and when it won’t), the documentation and prior authorization steps you’ll need,…
This article explains where to find free used wheelchairs through equipment recycling programs and how to combine donated gear with insurance, Medicare, grants, and appeal strategies in the U.S. This guide covers practical sources, step-by-step inspection checklists, prior authorization requirements,…
Choosing between a power scooter (POV) and a power wheelchair affects daily independence and insurance coverage. This article explains the clinical differences, how Medicare and other payers decide medical necessity, step-by-step prior authorization documentation, appeal tactics, and alternative funding options…
Renting a wheelchair can be a practical, economical option for short-term needs or while insurance claims are pending. This article explores rental costs and contract terms, how Medicare and other U.S. payers treat rentals, funding options and when renting makes…
This article explains how Medicare treats rollators and standard walkers, what qualifies as durable medical equipment, and practical steps to secure coverage. You’ll get clear differences between device types, required medical documentation, prior authorization and supplier roles, plus appeals tips,…
Navigating used mobility equipment marketplaces while securing insurance or Medicare funding can be confusing. This guide walks U.S. buyers and clinicians through safety inspections for wheelchairs, scooters and vehicle lifts, explains Medicare, Medicaid and private insurer rules, outlines prior authorization…
Folding travel power chairs are prized for portability, yet insurers—especially Medicare and some Medicare Advantage plans—often deny coverage. This article examines why folding models commonly fail medical necessity rules, how to document functional need, steps for prior authorization and appeals,…
Choosing between a rollator and a standard walker affects safety and mobility — and whether Medicare will pay. This article explains clinical differences, Medicare Part B coverage rules, documentation and prior authorization steps, appeal tactics, and alternative funding sources so…
Upright walkers and standing mobility devices can restore independence, but insurance coverage is complex. This article walks through Medicare and private insurer rules, documentation and prior authorization checklists, alternative funding sources, and appeal strategies to help U.S. consumers pursue coverage…
Lightweight travel scooters make independence on the go more attainable, but buyers need clear comparisons and funding pathways. This article identifies the top 5 travel scooters, examines features and price ranges, and explains insurance, prior authorization, grants, and appeals strategies…
Many Medicare beneficiaries wonder whether transport chairs are covered and what it takes to get them paid for. This article explains how Medicare treats transport chairs versus other mobility devices, the medical necessity and documentation rules, step‑by‑step coverage and prior…
Stairlifts can restore independence, but traditional Medicare typically won’t pay for them. This article explains why Medicare excludes stairlifts, what other public and private programs may help, and step-by-step funding strategies — from Medicaid waivers and VA benefits to grants,…