Medicare offers free wheelchairs

Medicare recipients may be eligible to receive a power wheelchair or scooter paid for with the assistance of Medicare, if they suffer from such conditions as respiratory disorders, arthritis, cardiovascular disease and have a mobility limitation and difficulty in propelling a standard wheelchair.

People with conditions that prevent them from functioning within their home and are covered by Medicare Part B and private insurance could receive a powerchair or scooter with little or no outofpocket expense.

Medical necessity and reimbursement amounts depend on the individual circumstances and policies of beneficiary.

For information about the federal government assistance program, call (866) 631-3022.