Wheelchairs & scooters
Medicare Coverage Information
Overview
Medicare Part B covers wheelchairs and mobility scooters as durable medical equipment when they are medically necessary for use in your home. Beneficiaries must meet specific medical criteria and obtain proper documentation from their healthcare provider.
- Covered under Medicare Part B as durable medical equipment (DME)
- Must be prescribed by a Medicare-approved doctor
- Equipment must be medically necessary for daily home activities
- Requires documentation proving medical need
- Beneficiary must have difficulty moving around the home
- Medicare Part B beneficiaries
- Individuals with documented mobility limitations
- Patients who cannot perform daily home activities without assistive device
- Must have a qualifying medical condition
- Medicare covers 80% of approved equipment costs after meeting Part B deductible
- Beneficiary responsible for 20% coinsurance
- Must use Medicare-approved suppliers
- Rental or purchase options may be available depending on medical necessity
- Equipment must be used primarily in the home
- Must be deemed medically necessary by a healthcare professional
- Requires prior authorization from Medicare
- Not covered for convenience or temporary use
- Limited to specific types of wheelchairs and mobility scooters
- Consult with your doctor about medical necessity
- Get a detailed prescription documenting your mobility needs
- Verify supplier is Medicare-approved
- Contact Medicare or your Medicare Advantage plan for specific coverage details
- Request a face-to-face examination to confirm medical requirements
Last updated: 6/15/2025
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- Medicare
- Last Updated
- 6/15/2025
- Topics
- Medicare wheelchairsmobility scootersdurable medical equipmentMedicare Part Bmedical equipment coverage
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