Dear Savvy Senior: I have arthritis in my hips and knees and have a difficult time getting around. What do I need to do to get a Medicare- covered electric-powered scooter or wheelchair? — Need a Ride ...

Medicare Part B covers wheelchairs and scooters if you need one to get around your home due to a medical condition. To ensure coverage, your doctor and the mobility equipment supplier must submit ...

You might think that if you’re 65 or older and need a wheelchair or electric scooter to get around, Medicare would automatically cover it. But, as with so many areas of Medicare, things aren’t quite ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What’s the process for getting Medicare to pay for an electric mobility scooter or power wheelchair? My 76-year-old mother has arthritis in her knees and hips, and has a difficult ...

Getting an electric-powered mobility scooter or wheelchair for your mom that’s covered by original Medicare starts with a visit to her doctor’s office. If eligible, Medicare will pay 80 percent of the ...

I have arthritis in my hips and knees and have a difficult time getting around anymore. What do I need to do to get a Medicare-covered electric-powered scooter or wheelchair? If you’re enrolled in ...

Larry's Manius' wife Cindy has lung tumors that make it a challenge to breathe and a struggle to get around. Cindy said she starts losing her breath after walking more than half a block and sometimes ...

Wheelchairs and motorized scooters have become big business in the world of Medicare fraud. Four Raleigh residents have been charged with pocketing more than $12 million since 2007 from false Medicare ...

Medicare pays 80% of the cost for a wheelchair or electric scooter if you need one to get around your house. Your doctor has to confirm that you need a wheelchair or scooter to function safely in your ...

Medicare Part B covers wheelchairs and scooters if you need one to get around your home due to a medical condition. To ensure coverage, your doctor and the mobility equipment supplier must submit ...