Important information if you are using Medicare:

Many manufacturers of POVs advertise that their product is covered by Medicare. This may be true; however, Medicare coverage is not automatic and a POV is not covered in every case. Coverage Your doctor must determine that a POV is medically necessary and prescribe the POV for you. Warning: No supplier should try to sell you a POV that has not been first prescribed by your doctor. In order for Medicare to consider coverage of your POV, your medical condition must be such that you would be confined to a bed or chair without the use of a wheelchair and you are unable to operate a manual wheelchair. This means that Medicare will not consider coverage of your POV if: n you can walk; n you can use a manual wheelchair; n you only need the POV for leisure activities; and/or n you would not need the POV for use in your home. You must also be capable of safely operating the controls of the POV, have adequate trunk stability to ride and transfer in and out, and be able to move around in your home from room to room. The POV is usually covered only if it is ordered by your treating physician. Your doctor may also refer you to a licensed/certified medical professional, such as a physical therapist or occupational therapist. The physician will have to provide a prescription or order to your supplier and complete a “face to face” examination with you. The supplier will also come to your home to make sure you can move around from room to room safely. Payment Medicare Part B will not pay 100% of any POV.