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Wheelchair FAQs
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Are
motorized wheelchairs covered by insurance?
Most private insurance companies, Medicare, and Medicaid cover durable
medical equipment like motorized wheelchairs. We can help contact your
insurance company to find out if your policy has provisions for
motorized or electric wheelchairs.
How much will my insurance pay towards the
purchase?
If you qualify, most insurance companies will pay 60% to 80% of a set
allowable for a electric wheelchair. The amount depends on the type of
electric wheelchair you choose and on your state of residence.
Who is responsible for the cost not covered by
insurance?
Most secondary insurance providers will cover the remaining cost of the
wheel chair. If you dont have secondary insurance, or the cost would
create a financial hardship, special consideration can be made for the
purchase of the wheel chair. Contact us for more information.
How do I know if I will qualify for the
wheelchair?
Most insurance providers use similar criteria to determine that a
motorized wheelchair is a medically justified. Most require a
Certificate of Medical Necessity, also known as a CMN, to be completed
by your physician. This form has specific questions for your physician
to determine if you meet the necessary criteria to qualify for the
motorized wheelchair.
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Along
with the CMN, a written prescription from your physician is required,
and in many cases, physicians historical notes documenting the need for
the electric wheelchair.
Qualification for the wheelchair also depends on your type of insurance
and your physicians recommendations. We can contact both your insurance
and your physician to help you find out if a motorized wheelchair is
right for you.
How long does it take to receive my motorized
wheelchair?
In the continental U.S., the average delivery time to 7-10 days after
we receive the necessary paperwork from your physician.
How do I submit a claim to my insurance for a
wheel chair?
As an authorized or preferred provider for Medicare and many private
insurance providers, we will help you submit all necessary paperwork to
your insurance for you, once the wheelchair has been delivered.
There are so many different types of wheel chairs,
how do I know what is best for me?
We will gladly help you find the correct equipment based on your body
type, and how you plan to use the wheel chair.
How does Orbit Medical help me obtain a motorized
wheelchair?
When you speak to a Orbit Medical representative, they will obtain the
necessary information from you to do the following:
- Verify you have the type of Insurance coverage
that will cover medical equipment like a motorized wheelchair.
- Send a prepared CMN and prescription request to
your physician.
- Order your motorized wheelchair to be delivered
to your home. - Arrange for setup and training in your home.
- Submit billing paperwork to insurance in your
name.
What
if I dont qualify for a wheel chair?
You have the option of purchasing a motorized wheelchair or scooter. We
do not sell wheelchairs or scooters, but will gladly refer you to one
of our partner companies. Call for details. Financing is available.
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