Medicaid Electric Wheelchair Coverage: Information about Medical Equipments and Medicaid
If you are having problems with mobility then you will most liekly need an electric wheelchair to do your daily activities. However, you have to consider the fact that not all people can afford such equipments.
If you have Medicaid, then you will see that this healthcare program provided by the state and federal government of the United States will be able to help you out in terms of financing the purchase of the equipment.
However, you need to understand that before you purchase the wheelchair, you have to remember that Medicaid will only cover the expenses if you buy the wheelchair from an approved supplier. According to the Durable Medicaid Equipments or DME, not all suppliers of electric wheelchair will be able to bill Medicaid. However, by keeping the receipt, you will be able to reimburse part of the expense when you brought the electric wheelchair.
In order to become covered, you have to be legally disabled and your doctor should prescribe you the equipment.
As you can see, it is quite easy to be covered by Medicaid when you need an electric wheelchair. However, you have to remember that not all types of Medicaid will be able to cover the full cost of buying the electric wheelchair. You will also need to pay for a part of the expense.
So, if you are under Medicaid and that you are in need of electric wheelchair to make life easier for you to live, you will see that Medicaid will be able to share the cost of buying the equipment or if you are under the managed care plan, you will see that Medicaid will be able to cover all the cost.
Filed under: Electric Wheelchairs & Scooters
5 Comments Add your own
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Gwendolyn Thomas | March 5th, 2009 at 9:51 am
I have a client who receives medicaid. Please send information on requirements for an electric wheelchair
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Sherry Burrows | July 31st, 2009 at 9:45 am
I have a friend with a developmental disability who uses an electric wheelchair. I understand he can apply to get it replaced after 5 years. There is a question if there is justification for another electric wheelchair if he is not 100% independent in using his chair. He requires assistance around sidewalks with drop off curbs but is independent in his home and on flat areas. Where can I find this out?
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JIMERISON CROCKER | August 3rd, 2009 at 11:16 am
need help getting a scooter or a power chair lost left leg and can not get around. i only have medicaid if you can help please email to jthunt2000@yahoo.com and talk to joan she is helping me. her phone number is 352-472-5300. thank you jim crocker
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HENRY HUMPHRIES | August 14th, 2009 at 3:14 am
I have brittle bone disorder. I recently feel two foot and sustained a four point fracture and nearly lost my lower left leg. I can not afford the loss of a limb.
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Miranda Smith | August 14th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
I have a client that is disabled and is on Medicaid. Please advise how to get the wheelchair covered. Also please supply a list of qualified Medicaid supplier.My client lives in Flint MI
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