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Best Mobility Scooters For Seniors
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Many seniors who want to get a mobility scooter ask if they can get Medicare to cover the cost. The answer is maybe and probably no. Medicare Part B (which you must be enrolled in and pay for) does cover items called durable medical equipment (DME). However, when it comes to these scooters, they will only cover them if you need one for in your home – and your doctor must attest to that you are immobile without one, even within your home. If this is the case, then Medicare will cover 80% of the expense of an approved scooter from an approved dealer.
The only other option is Medicare Part C, known as Medicare Advantage. These plans sold by private insurance companies may be more liberal than Part B. There are numerous such plans available to check with.
Many seniors who want to get a mobility scooter ask if they can get Medicare to cover the cost. The answer is maybe and probably no. Medicare Part B (which you must be enrolled in and pay for) does cover items called durable medical equipment (DME). However, when it comes to these scooters, they will only cover them if you need one for in your home – and your doctor must attest to that you are immobile without one, even within your home. If this is the case, then Medicare will cover 80% of the expense of an approved scooter from an approved dealer.
The only other option is Medicare Part C, known as Medicare Advantage. These plans sold by private insurance companies may be more liberal than Part B. There are numerous such plans available to check with.
EV Rider - RiderXpress Scooter
This scooter has been rated as the best value overall and is also a good pick because it is maneuverable in your home.
Price around $1,400
12.5-mile range on a full charge
5 mph maximum speed
Turning radius of 38.6 inches
Pride Mobility Scooters
“Pride” takes pride in its excellent reputation and quality products. They offer a range of different scooters, many that are very usable inside your home. Other pluses for this line of scooters is they’re relatively easy to take apart and reassemble and have a good line of accessories available.
Price range: $649 for the Pride Travel Pro 3-Wheel to $3,999 for the Pursuit XL 4-Wheel.
Drive Medical Scooters
Offering a very wide range of models, including light, medium and heavy weight. They also have a good “test drive” program and a rent before you buy program. Drive also has very large network of local dealers.
Price range: $649 for light weight Spitfire models to $3,999 for the Cobra 4 GT Heavy Duty.
Golden Scooters
Golden is rated as having a very good warranty program and offering a good value.
The Buzzaround LT GB107D retails at $959 and offers good foot room and is easy to disassemble.
Solax Scooters - Transformer
The Transformer from Solax is very maneuverable, relatively light weight (for lifting into a vehicle) and has a nice feature of multi-terrain tires for safe and effective outdoor use. It also can hold up to 300 pounds.
Retail price of $2,295
