How to Get a Wheelchair Through Medicare or Medicaid?

Insurance and Funding​

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Obtaining a power wheelchair or custom manual wheelchair through Medicare or Medicaid can be complex. Viva Las Mobility simplifies the process by providing expert clinical guidance and handling the details required for approval.

 

Our Process Includes:

• Comprehensive wheelchair evaluation by a RESNA-certified ATP​

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• Identification of Medicare-eligible power wheelchairs or custom manual chairs

• Seating and positioning assessment for custom molded seating systems​

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• Coordination with physicians, PTs, and OTs

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• Completion of medical necessity documentation

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• Guidance through appeals if coverage is denied

 

We ensure that all equipment recommendations meet Medicare and Medicaid coverage criteria, while still addressing the individual’s medical, functional, and lifestyle needs.

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What About Other Insurances?

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Private Insurances such as Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare or Humana. Local payers like Teachers Health Trust, Culinary Union and Managed plans like Molina, Silversummit and Tricare and many others all follow Medicare guidelines, so the initial process is the same and Viva Las Mobility can come in to provide expertise on which specific documentation each payer requires and what works and what does not.

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What If I Want to Pay Cash?

With extensive product knowledge, we can guide you and provide expert advice on what is out there and what works for you to get you rolling safely and comfortably.