How can you get a mobility scooter?

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The primary funding sources for scooters are private medical

insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid. Worker's Compensation insurance

may be another funding source if the scooter is needed as the

result of a workplace injury. Insurance plans will only pay for

scooters and scooter accessories insofar as they are deemed

medically necessary and medical necessity can be an issue in paying

for scooters. Some insurance plans, including Medicare, may deem

scooters not medically necessary for individuals who can walk a

short distance without assistance. Issues of medical necessity may

also exclude coverage of some optional features that would be

beneficial to the individual but which are not deemed necessary.

There may be other limitations on coverage as well, such as

frequency of replacement.Many States offer an Assistive Technology

Alternative Financing Program that help people with disabilities to

qualify for and receive low cost loans to purchase assistive

products or services.

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Another option is buying from an authorized mobility dealer with a

website, such as betterlifemobility. This allows you to see the

entire range of products in their stock and discover which one

satisfies your needs. You can also compare specifications and

different dealers' prices without having to leave your home.

Depending on the current location of the dealer you might be able

to visit the dealership and test the scooter you are interested

in.

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