Difference between revisions of "Get a Wheelchair Through Medicare"
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If you are on Medicare and you have suffered from a recent injury or disability, or are recovering from surgery, you might be eligible for a wheelchair benefit. Older people who find their mobility has been compromised can also try to get a wheelchair with their Medicare Part B benefits. It does not take much to get a wheelchair from Medicare, just talking to a doctor and finding the right supplier. | If you are on Medicare and you have suffered from a recent injury or disability, or are recovering from surgery, you might be eligible for a wheelchair benefit. Older people who find their mobility has been compromised can also try to get a wheelchair with their Medicare Part B benefits. It does not take much to get a wheelchair from Medicare, just talking to a doctor and finding the right supplier. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Getting a Certificate of Necessity === | === Getting a Certificate of Necessity === | ||
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#Contact a supplier. Once you have your Certificate of Necessity, call the company you want to purchase from within 45 days. They will send a representative to your house to measure and make sure you are getting the right model.<ref> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jim-t-miller/how-to-get-a-medicare-cov_b_5698171.html</ref> Once you have picked out the right chair, the supplier will make arrangements for delivery and payment. | #Contact a supplier. Once you have your Certificate of Necessity, call the company you want to purchase from within 45 days. They will send a representative to your house to measure and make sure you are getting the right model.<ref> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jim-t-miller/how-to-get-a-medicare-cov_b_5698171.html</ref> Once you have picked out the right chair, the supplier will make arrangements for delivery and payment. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
