Will Medicare Cover My Electric Scooter?
Medicare may pay for an electric scooter if you qualify. Medicare may cover the cost of a power mobility device for use in your home. Electric scooters are covered only when they are deemed medically necessary. To qualify, there are several steps that need to be completed.
1. Schedule a face-to-face examination with your doctor or other treating provider to discuss your limited mobility. Your physician must first consider the use of a cane, walker, manual wheelchair and scooter before considering an electric wheelchair. You must have a face-to-face exam and a special prescription from your doctor before Medicare helps pay for an electric scooter.
2. Have your physician send the written prescription and your medical records to your authorized provider. The provider must receive all paperwork within 45 days from the date of your face-to-face examination with your doctor. Once your provider receives the prescription and your medical records, they will work with you and your doctor to determine the best electric scooter that meets your needs.
3. Your provider will assess your home to ensure you have enough space to drive and maneuver an electric scooter. If you have Traditional Medicare, the primary reason for a mobility aid is to enhance mobility within the home. A provider will consider your ability to perform activities of daily living, such as eating, grooming, bathing and toileting with the help of an electric scooter. The home assessment is vital to ensure your living environment can support the use of an electric scooter.
4. Following a successful home assessment, your provider will provide a script for you.
At Senior Mobility Pros, we do not bill Medicare. If you have part B, you can apply for reimbursement with ANY of our electric scooters, provided you have a prescription from your doctor. Medicare may reimburse up to 80%.
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You will need to fill out CMS 1490 form for reimbursement. And this can only be used with DME (durable medical equipment) once.
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