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Medicare and Private InsuranceSeveral of our products are covered by private insurance and/or Medicare when prescribed by a physician. Coverage is as high as 80% of the cost. When possible, we will submit claims on your behalf.When
placing your order, add a comment in the Comments section indicating
that you plan to apply for insurance reimbursement. Please
provide us with your physician's name and phone number so that we may
request that the
prescription be faxed to us at 847-676-1202. We
will also need additional patient insurance information. We recommend
telephone contact with the patient or caregiver to ensure that this
information is complete, accurate and secure. For the U-Step walker, Medicare requires that the physician document a need for an advanced walker: "A heavy duty, multiple braking system, variable wheel resistance walker (E0147) is covered for patients who meet coverage criteria for a standard walker and who are unable to use a standard walker due to a severe neurologic disorder or other condition causing the restricted use of one hand." The reimbursement amount averages $432 but varies by a few dollars for each state. Medicare does not cover the laser light option. A patient who has received prior Medicare reimbursement for a power scooter/chair may not qualify for walker coverage. Also, a patient who was reimbursed for any type of walker during the prior five years must document a need for another walker based on a change in health or damage to the prior walker. Medicare approves advanced walkers for home use only. Therefore, patients in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or hospice are not eligible for reimbursement. In the unlikely event of our not being able to attain a prescription from your physician, we will contact you for your assistance. Medicare will typically reimburse you in less than two months. Please call us at 1-877-390-9454 if you have questions about insurance and Medicare coverage. |
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