The first rule for Medicare coverage of a wheelchair or scooter is that you must have a medical need for one in your home. © 2024 Fortune Media IP Limited. All ...

However, Medicare may cover other powered mobility aids, such as wheelchairs and scooters. Why does Medicare not cover electric bikes? Medicare does not cover the cost of electric bikes for older ...

That's in part because Medicare — and the private insurers that follow its cues — don't always cover them. That needs to change. The millions of Americans who need a wheelchair to get around ...