Hmm, the Q600Z web page lists 8mph. Could 5mph be a Medicare rule, not FDA? I know if there were things uncovered before, that I could pay the difference. My TDX5 clocks in at 6.5mph, but was listed at 7.5mph. Never as fast as listed though. Thanks, Greg
> hi greg, > i don't know about insurance but i just got my new chair. it's a > quantum 6000z. i really like it. going over bumps are nice. smooth > ride. my rep told me 5mph was the max because of fda rules. still > fast though! > > > -----Original Message----- > From: greg <g...@eskimo.com> > To: quad-list <quad-list@eskimo.com> > Sent: Tue, May 12, 2015 4:13 pm > Subject: [QUAD-L] New Chair > > > I need a new chair pretty soon. This one is falling apart. The > repair shop said it's at the point it's costing more to keep it > going. It needs motors, batteries, recline actuators. they all > still work, just not great. My insurance covers 80%, but my 20% is > still a big expense. The chair shop use to help out with co-pays, > but now they have contracts with the insurance companies that say > they wont do that anymore. I guess that prevents more people from > getting chairs, keeps their costs down. I'm on a Medicare > replacement program United > Healthcare. I do not qualify for Medicaid. Anyone know of any type > of secondary insurance that would help? I'm liking the Quantum > 6000Z, 8mph. Greg
