You may contact your power wheelchair supplier about the decision or call 1 800 medicare 1 800 633 4227.
Medicare electric wheelchair coverage.
Medicare pays for different kinds of dme in different ways.
Is there medicare coverage for a power wheelchair.
You might be given the option to rent an electric wheelchair before buying it.
Tty users can call 1 877 486 2048.
If you meet all of the criteria listed above but you aren t strong enough to sit up on a scooter by yourself then you may qualify for a power wheelchair.
If your supplier accepts assignment you pay 20 of the medicare approved amount and the part b deductible glossary applies.
If you qualify for a power scooter you pay 20 of the allowable charges for your equipment plus any applicable deductible.
You can buy an electric scooter through third party vendors.
Both the doctor who orders the wheelchair and the supplier who provides it must participate in the medicare program.
Why was my request denied.
In some cases medicare coverage is available for a power wheelchair.
Also your power wheelchair supplier may send you a decision letter.
Medicare will send a decision letter to your power wheelchair supplier.