Re: my insurance won't cover power wheelchairs

[Guest guest]

I don't know who first posted but was looking at one of the replies and

remembered something. There is a Scooter Store (I think that is their actual

name) that does a lot of TV advertising and makes a claim like if we can't get

Medicare to cover it, we will. Something along those lines. May be worth

checking in to. I know when the time comes, there is no way with my shoulders

and fatigue that I could do anything with a manual chair. I expect others with

EDS find themselves in the same boat.

I had hoped I could get something like a Toyota MAtrix that a scooter might

partially disassemble and fit into but no luck. I can't afford a van, nor would

I want one. Has anyone ever come across a scooter that can easily be taken apart

and say, fit in an average trunk. I am probably going to get an Echo.

Joyce

[Guest guest]

You're right, Joyce, and I believe it's Cindy trying to get this

covered. I also think it's Hoveround that's the one that advertises

this. Their homepage is http://www.hoveround.com

This is what they state:

Up to 80%

If you have a legitimate mobility need and you qualify,* Medicare

will pay up to 80% of the cost of a Hoveround power wheelchair.

To qualify for Medicare payment you must meet the following guideline:

1. You would be confined to a bed or chair without the use of a

wheelchair, and

2. Your condition is such that a wheelchair is medically necessary,

but you are unable to operate a manual wheelchair, and

3. You are capable of safely operating the controls of a power

wheelchair.

Its easy, a quick phone call is all it takes to find out if you

qualify. We will take care of all the paperwork and even call your

doctor for you.

Call now! 1-

Hope this helps!

Love Lana

[Guest guest]

Hi Joyce

As a matter a fact YES! There is a new scooter out that

is 'collapsible'. It breaks up into 3 parts and folds down and fits

into the trunk of a car and the heaviest thing weighs 30lbs. I saw

this advertised in a few catalogues @ the drs office. I don't know

how comfortable it would be for you though and its pricey for me at

least at $1695

Anyone else try one of these things?

http://www.planetmobility.com/store/scooters/noboundaries/featherlight

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Hope that helps!

-Rhea

[Guest guest]

Re: my insurance won't cover power wheelchairs

I had hoped I could get something like a Toyota MAtrix that a scooter might

partially disassemble and fit into but no luck. I can't afford a van, nor would

I want one. Has anyone ever come across a scooter that can easily be taken apart

and say, fit in an average trunk. I am probably going to get an Echo.

Joyce

Joyce - I've seen one at a parking lot but unfortunately, didn't think to ask

the person what brand is was.... It was actually a wheelchair that came a part

and had a battery with it... I remember the frame was bright pink!

Wish I had asked the husband that day as it was for his wife

Bonnie