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An electric wheelchair is a personal mobility device that usually has six wheels and is steered using a "joystick". Sometimes referred to as a motorized wheelchair, power wheelchair, or just power chairs, they generally offer superior in-home maneuverability, fit almost anywhere and turn on a dime. An electric wheelchair is primarily designed for people who need help getting around indoors.
Medical electric mobility scooters are personal electric scooters that have either three or four wheels and steer much like a bicycle, using handlebars. Electric scooters are ideal for out-of-home activities, as they glide smoothly and easily over a variety of surfaces. There are even portable motorized scooters that can be stowed in the trunk of your car to take along with you.
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It should be stressed that may times electric wheelchairs and electric scooters are available at little or NO cost to you, depending upon your insurance qualifications.
Product availability varies by geographic location, so please check with your Personal Mobility Consultant for more information.
Note: Your physician determines the right power mobility solution for you based on your medical needs.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) allows for an electric wheelchair, power chair or POV/Scooter to be prescribed by the beneficiary's treating physician or practitioner. However, due to the relative safety risks associated with POV/Scooters compared to electric wheelchairs or power chairs, CMS recommends that POV/Scooters be prescribed by a Rheumatologist, Neurologist, Physiatrist, or Orthopedist.