I would seriously consider the 5 year rule and proceed from there. If you think you need a new chair, ask your primary doctor for an evaluation order, by a licensed Occupational Therapist. You will get a copy, your Doctor gets a copy and the OT keeps a copy. Your Doctor then orders a new electric powered (WPD) from a list of qualified suppliers issued from your State's Medicare/Medicaid List of competitive bidders that have been approved. You give they a copy of your evaluation and let them do the rest..... but keep an eye on them. Don't sign for a brand new chair until you are satisfied completely. Best Wishes. In a message dated 8/17/2014 5:01:24 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
Hi guys. I recently was looking for a brand new electric wheelchair. since mine is years old now. I looked up my wheelchair place where i always been getting them from and they told me they no longer accept medicaid because of budget cuts. I want to know what i should do next. I know they cant possibly deny a quad a wheelchair. What do you guys do? thank you and keep on rolling.
