Power Mobility: Wheelchairs & Scooters

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…

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 mobility scooter and a power wheelchair affects daily independence — and insurance coverage. This article explains clinical and functional differences, how Medicare, Medicaid, VA and private insurers evaluate medical necessity, documentation and prior authorization, plus funding alternatives,…