Power Wheelchairs

Questions & Answers

• Question - Will Medicaid pay for an electric wheelchair?

  Will Medicaid pay for an electric wheelchair for an elder? If his doctor prescribes an electric wheelchair, Medicare and Medicaid will pay for it.

• Question - What is a power wheelchair?

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• Question - Can I get medicare to pay for both a scooter and a wheelchair?

  Medicare can pay to rent or buy a power wheelchair or power scooter, if medically necessary, but not both at the same time.