Electric Wheelchairs

Choosing the Right Electric Wheelchair

Electric wheelchairs...there are many different brandsand they are available in different sizes for people of different weight; indeed, some of them are designed to accomodate people over 400 lbs.

Despite these differences in the available motorized wheelchairs, they all serve one common purpose: allowing you to get around with ease and, thereby, allowing you to reclaim freedom and enjoyment in your life.

Moreover, with advancements in technology, today's motorized wheelchairs are better than ever. For example, improvements in the electric wheelchair allow them to now turn in a very small radius.

Did you know that by law Medicare can pay up to 80% of the cost of motorized wheelchairs with your doctor's approval? Not only that, but the rest can often be covered by insurance companies.

Many medical equipment suppliers, in fact, will do the work for you by contacting your doctor and insurance company to see if you qualify and then handle the paperwork.

All you need to do is fill out a short qualification form to see if you are eligible.

Moreover, many of these suppliers will assemble your electric wheelchair for you and have a representative come out to where you live to show you how to operate it correctly.

Shipping is also often free from many suppliers, and they often come back with a money back guarantee if you decide to purchase one without Medicare or insurance subsidy.

Sidenote: Some unscrupulous mobility companies are taking advantage of seniors and Medicare by fraudulently siphoning tax dollars via bogus motorized wheelchair claims. Make sure you investigate the company you are dealing with carefully.

Besides turn in a tight radius, which allows them to be used both inside and outside the house, motorized wheelchairs can do pretty amazing things nowadays: they can climb up some hills (as long as the hills are not too steep); some can be driven on dirt and even gravel; and many come equipped with seats that can pivot to the left and right by 90 degrees!

Clearly, electric wheelchairs can greatly enhance the lives of many people who would otherwise have a great deal of trouble getting around.