Medicare Part B covers wheelchairs and scooters — with specific conditions and requirements.

If you have Medicare and need a wheelchair or scooter to get around your home due to a medical condition, Medicare Part B covers them, but there are specific conditions and requirements. Your doctor and the mobility equipment supplier must submit orders and documentation that meet various Medicare requirements. If you cannot use a manual wheelchair, you may get coverage for a power wheelchair or scooter; however, you must have an in-person exam with your doctor. Your doctor must submit an order to Medicare recommending the wheelchair or scooter. For more information on how Medicare covers wheelchairs and scooters, click here…

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