Mobility Accessory Information and Medicare Coverage

Like everything else in life, wheelchairs are also developing and also getting more sophisticated as the idea is to afford greater convenience and comfort to users. There are quite a few manual as well as power wheelchairs. Mobility aides which can come fitted with many new accessories.

To run through the various accessories available for your chair, some of the basic ones could be listed as adjustable backrests, reclining options, extra cushions for your limbs and neck, cane carrier, cup holders so on and so forth. By opting for accessories like a wheelchair umbrella and a good cup holder you are no longer cooped in the house.

Once you have mastered and are used to the basic add-ons, you could then try out some of the advanced accessories which provide convenience and additional comfort. iphone 12 pro max cases amazon Accessories like hooks for laptops and PDAs, hand controls, support aids to adjust your head, legs etc. For the more sophisticated consumer with deeper pockets, you could even go in for voice activated devices.

Accessories such as drink and cup holders, bags and packs, carriers, and holder, push gloves, or trays. These accessories defiantly help increase the ease of the user and add comfort to difficult tasks. The United States Access Board (ATBCB) has done human subject testing to determine the amount of energy required for persons with and without disabilities to negotiate various outdoor surfaces.

The physiological measures (oxygen consumption, heart rate, velocity, and ratings of perceived exertion) and level of difficulty ratings was shared with different mobility companies for use in design of wheelchairs and accessories. It was also found that users with good upper extremity function did not wish to have some accessories on the wheelchair, because they may interfere with movement.

There are quite a few armchair types that are available. Some of these have power functions like elevating, recline and tilt. Some of these also have height adjustment feature or flip back ability. Many of these wheelchairs fold well and simply which makes it easy for transportation and storage when not in use.

These also have brake handles so that the wheelchair can come to a halt as required. The depth of the wheelchair is measured from the back to the front of the seat, and a proper depth is needed for both support and comfort.

With the passage of time there has been a much greater preference for electric scooters which can glide so well above a variety of surfaces. You can also have motorized wheelchairs where the folding ones can easily fit into the trunk of a car. Electric wheelchairs can also help those who have limited mobility for those who are advanced in years or perhaps for those who are quite infirm and physically challenged to a large extent.

There are many options in scooters which could be front or rear wheel drive ones with varying weight capacities, suspensions and also other possible options and choices. You can also have electric wheelchairs that can be used to hoist users above elevated surfaces by using the elevation option. Scooter users can also use arm tote bags to ferry stuff because it fits so easily with the arm of the scooter.

For people who are on the move, indoors or outdoors and do not wish their schedules to be hampered by the weather, a few basic accessories like a great cup holder, an umbrella and a cane holder can work wonders. You are no longer inconvenienced by your periodic dose of caffeine, or the afternoon sugar rush, since it is sitting right at your fingertips as you cruise around your favorite art exhibition or are in the park enjoying the evening band playing.

This company of your favorite beverage, thanks to the cup holder attached to your wheelchair, could mean a lot to you when unfortunately, mobility is not so easy as it is for others. The cup holder is like an occasional table in the corner of your house, important but hardly noticed.

80% of expenses of accessories are reimbursed by Medicare for those who qualify. In some cases, patients who have severe hip Arthritis or neuromuscular disease will be able to qualify for this benefit. In most cases, Medicare does not allow reimbursements for accessories that are used outside the home.

In most cases, a medical prescription is needed by the supplier when you are paying for the product. If you have Medicare as the primary insurance carrier, you can file the initial claim with them, with any amount not being covered by Medicare being reimbursed by secondary insurance service provider..