Medicare Part B generally covers 80% of wheelchair or scooter costs if a doctor or healthcare professional deems it medically necessary. Individuals are responsible for the remaining 20% coinsurance ...

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 ...

A University of Minnesota Medical School research team has found that access to wheelchairs through Medicare-listed suppliers is inconsistent and often challenging. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

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 ...