Guest guest Posted December 14, 2000 Report Share Posted December 14, 2000 , With a doctor's prescription, Medicare will pay for both. At least the portion they pay (75-80%). Our supplemental (BC/BS) will pick up the rest of what Medicare says it's worth. However, on the wheelchair Medicare will not pay for things like detactable wheels, pneumatic tires or a tray. So I paid for them. Medicare actually rents them for 10-15 months, then gives you the option of owning it (and paying for repairs yourself) or continuing a manitenance agreement which Medicare will pay for. Take care, Bill and Charlotte ------------------------------------------------------------------------- jennifer worth wrote: Bill, Did medicare pay for the hospital bed or just the wheelchair? We are planning to get Dad a hospital bed, mainly to keep Mom from breaking her back. Is there any particular place to get them? Any bargains out there? Thanks, Worth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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