A University of Minnesota Medical School research team has found that access to wheelchairs through Medicare-listed suppliers is inconsistent and often challenging. The findings are published in the ...

Medicare’s role in the distribution of mobility-related assistive technology has not been well documented, yet rapid growth and regional variation in spending, and concerns over “in-the-home” coverage ...

Using a secret-shopper approach where researchers posed as patients seeking care, the research team evaluated insurance acceptance, administrative requirements, delivery timelines and costs in two ...

A Patch investigation finds Medicare wheelchair denial rates fell while denied allowed amounts rose, as disabled New Yorkers fight delays.

Medicare Part B covers wheelchairs and scooters if you need one to get around your home due to a medical condition. To ensure coverage, your doctor and the mobility equipment supplier must submit ...