Dear Savvy Senior: I have arthritis in my hips and knees and have a difficult time getting around anymore. What do I need to do to get a Medicare-covered electric-powered ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What’s the process for getting Medicare to pay for an electric mobility scooter or power wheelchair? My 76-year-old mother has arthritis in her knees and hips, and has a ...

By Jim Miller, “The Savvy Senior”Dear Savvy Senior,What’s the process for getting Medicare to pay for an electric mobility scooter or power wheelchair? My 76-year-old mother has a… ...

Medicare does not cover electric bikes for older adults since they are not considered medically necessary. Medicare Part B may cover 80% of the costs for power-assisted wheelchairs and scooters ...

In 2005 the U.S. Justice Department sued The Scooter Store, alleging that its advertising enticed seniors to obtain power scooters paid for by Medicare, and then sold patients more expensive ...

Florida’s dubious prize as Medicare fraud capital of the nation is forcing frail seniors here to endure extra hassles and delays when seeking scooters, power chairs or motorized wheelchairs.

I have arthritis in my hips and knees and have a difficult time getting around anymore. What do I need to do to get a Medicare-covered electric-powered scooter or wheelchair? If you’re enrolled ...