Manual Mobility & Walkers

Transport Chairs: When Medicare Covers Them (and When They Don’t)

Older adult in a transport wheelchair being assisted by a caregiver indoors with visible Medicare card and paperwork on a clipboard

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,…

Rollators vs. Standard Walkers: What Will Medicare Pay For?

Two older adults using a standard walker and a rollator side-by-side in a clinic with a Medicare card and a mobility checklist on a clipboard in the foreground

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,…

Rollators vs. Standard Walkers: Medicare Funding Guidelines

Older adult and caregiver comparing a standard walker and a rollator beside Medicare paperwork and a laptop showing Medicare.gov

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: Are They Covered by Insurance?

Middle-aged person using an upright walker at home while a clinician reviews insurance paperwork and a DME supplier brochure on a laptop

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…