If your doctor deems that a scooter is medically necessary for you, then Medicare Part B will cover most of the cost. Here is a good article that outlines it very well http://www.medicare.com/equipment-and-supplies/electric-mobility-scooters.html
Yes, they are. You can either contact medicare to find out more, or contact the maker of the mobility scooter to see if they can help you.
If you have Medicare you can contact the medicare claim office and they would direct you to the company in your area that would provide you with a mobility scooter. Most times Medicare will refer you to the Scooter Store if you have one local to you. If you don't have medicare you can still contact the Scooter Store if one is in your area and they do have financing available.
Companies like medicare and the NHS are able to provide you with a mobility power scooter as long as you qualify and fit the criteria for having a mobility scooter.
Medicare insurance helps you afford for you mobility scooter. The cost of which depends on the style and the capacity of the scooter that you choose. There are very good brands that make these kind of scooters. They cost from $300 to $500 and you insurance could cover up to 80% of the cost.
Anyone can buy a mobility scooter. However, if you want part or all of the cost covered by your insurance or Medicare, you'll need a doctor to sign off on the fact that you need the scooter for medical reasons.
There are many advantages to buying a cheap mobility scooter. For one, the cost may be covered by medicare or your insurance. Another, it will give you access to places where you may not be able to walk.
If you are on medicare you can get a disability scooter for free or little cost. If you are not on medicare, expect to pay $500 to $1000 for the scooter. Not including shipping and battery chargers.
Accessibility scooter maker The Scooter Store will help with medicare reimbursement.. http://www.thescooterstore.com/mobility/spur/ppc/Scooter05/?code=INT806GP11&p=8663655052<=ppc&LID=37061433&gclid=CNrKzrXuwKECFRYMDQodKywEiA Medicare reimbursement is predicated on eligibility of the insured, not the brand of the scooter. Salespeople are well-versed in the rules and requirements of Medicare and often will file the application for you.
Correspond with any company selling such vehicles. They have the answers and will do the paperwork for you. I have a 3 wheel scooter and a power chair, both running on 24vDC electric motors. They will inform you that the Federal Government will pay for it, if you are on Medicare/Medicaid (disabled)or on Social Security. It will also require a doctor's approval
I had to do a little bit of searching. The first site I went was http://www.hoveround.com/medicare-and-wheelchairs. Then I went to this site http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/11046.pdf. Yes Medicare will cover mobility if you meet all of there requirements. As stated in the last link by medicare.
Advantage Mobile is a good choice for mobility scooters. They accept Medicaid, Medicare, and Aetna, and are happy to assist with any insurance questions you may have.