Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 I got my powerchair I think 3 years ago. I had a doctor refer me to a " seating clinic " where I saw 2 specialists who evaluated me, wrote all the appropriate letters to the agencies involved, and gave me a list of providers to choose from. They recommended the chair they thought would work best for me, and discussed the options available for that particular chair. I chose a provider to obtain the chair for me. I have Medicaid, and no other insurance. The approval took 2.5 months to come through, and the chair was ordered and delivered within 2 weeks after that. Medicaid covered it 100%. One thing to consider when getting a power chair is how you will be transporting it and yourself around. You can't fold it up and put it in your car's trunk! As far as I know, no insurance will cover a lift or ramp, and most certainly won't help convert a van for wheelchair use. I had the help of Vocational Rehabilitation there -- they got me an awesome folding aluminum ramp for my van that I can manage pretty well on my own, and it bolted right in to the opening of the side sliding door. While this mode of getting around worked out well, I was also very fortunate to live in a city with an award- winning public transportation system (Honolulu). I rode the bus almost everywhere! It was great. Now that I live in rural Wisconsin, the ramp and van are a necessity. I could not get around without that setup. just my 2cents worth Sharon K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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