Studies of Medicare data show that individuals who meet the qualification criteria and receive a power wheelchair require $10,400 less in Medicare reimbursements annually. A power mobility product provides a meaningful and safe alternative to the burdensome expense of nursing care and assisted living. Power wheelchairs can prevent unnecessary falls and emergency room visits for Americans struggling to preserve their independence by moving around their homes without needed assistance. And, it is much more cost effective to adapt a wheelchair than to adapt a home. These cost savings translate into a more efficient and focused use of our country’s Medicare resources for the elderly. Click on the link below to read further.

http://www.pmcoalition.org/pubpolicy/net_benefits_to_medicare_summary.pdf