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 ...

For clinicians considering referring patients to fall prevention programs, feasibility depends less on age and more on ...

Q. I don’t walk so well anymore and I’m considering getting one of those scooters that I see seniors driving. What do you know about them? A. They have become increasingly popular since they were ...

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 ...

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 ...