How Much Does Medicare Pay for a Power Wheelchair?

How Much Does Medicare Pay for a Power Wheelchair?

Do you have a severe mobility issue? Is it difficult enough to get around that you’re thinking about getting a wheelchair (powered or otherwise)? Do you have Medicare? If you answered yes to those questions, one of the obvious questions that follow from them is: ‘How much does Medicare pay for a power wheelchair?’ The…

How Often Will Medicaid Pay for a Wheelchair?

How Often Will Medicaid Pay for a Wheelchair?

How often will Medicaid pay for a wheelchair? It’s probably a question that’s come up more than once if you have Medicaid and a severe mobility issue. Unfortunately, there’s not a simple answer to that question because one thing many people don’t realize is that Medicaid isn’t a singular program. Although the Federal Government funds…

What is the Difference Between a Wheelchair and a Transport Chair?
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What is the Difference Between a Wheelchair and a Transport Chair?

If you suffer from some kind of mobility issue and you’re thinking of getting one or the other, it’s one of the first questions that is likely to pop into your head. If you’ve been curious but didn’t know who to ask, read on and we’ll give you the full scoop! What is the difference…

How Do I Get Wheelchair Service in an Airport?

How Do I Get Wheelchair Service in an Airport?

If you use a wheelchair, it can make travel a bit tricky. Simply put, you have more to think about than someone who doesn’t need or use a wheelchair. That absolutely shouldn’t deter you from taking trips, but it does pay to be aware of the added wrinkles you’ll encounter when you travel by air….

Wheelchair History Timeline

Wheelchair History Timeline

When Was the Wheelchair Invented If you’re like us, not only are you intrigued by wheelchairs but you’re also intrigued by the history of wheelchairs, especially the parts that no one else knows. 4000 B.C. – The chair and wheel exist in the eastern Mediterranean basin Nevertheless, that’s a little too far back for our…