Funding, Insurance & Medicare

Medicare Part B Coverage for Wheelchairs: Understanding the 5-Year Rule

Patient in wheelchair consulting with clinician and DME supplier reviewing Medicare paperwork and wheelchair options

This guide explains how Medicare Part B covers wheelchairs, the specific implications of the 5-year Reasonable Useful Lifetime (RUL) rule, and the protocols for repairs, replacements, and upgrades. Read on to learn eligibility criteria, required documentation, practical steps for acquiring…

Medicare Part B Wheelchair Coverage: The Ultimate 2025 Guide

Senior in a power wheelchair at home with Medicare card and clinician reviewing mobility measurements on a tablet

This practical 2025 guide explains how Medicare Part B covers wheelchairs and what beneficiaries need to qualify. We walk through eligibility documentation, types of chairs covered, costs and payment rules, ordering steps, strategies to avoid denials, and helpful funding alternatives…