Your Life Your Scooter

Choosing the correct scooter to fit your needs can be a challenge. By answering these 3 simple questions, you will have a better understanding of which one would meet your needs.

1. Where are you going to use the scooter most?

This is a very important question to consider answering before you start looking into scooters.  If you plan on using it outdoors you will likely benefit from a scooter with larger batteries and wheels.  If you need it for in home use, larger wheels and batteries are not your top priority.  The activities or areas that you plan on visiting with the scooter will dictate if a 3 or 4-wheeler would be the right fit.  A 3-wheeler is great for indoors, it has the ability to create a tighter turning radius allowing easy maneuvering through tight quarters.  A 4-wheeler creates more stability, which can be ideal when traveling on different terrain outdoors.

2. Are you going to be transporting the scooter with a vehicle?

Scooters have come a long way; today most can break down into smaller pieces to be transported. The weight of the scooter and size of your vehicle are factors to take into consideration when choosing a scooter.  Determining whether or not you will be able to transport these pieces will be important.  On average the heaviest piece weighs roughly 40-50 lbs depending on the scooter. If you are not able to lift it by yourself or will not be traveling with someone that can help, you may want to consider a vehicle lift.

3. Will you be going through your insurance?

This is another important question to answer when choosing a scooter.  All insurance companies require you to meet strict qualifications in order for them to approve the equipment.  Your doctor will need to complete paperwork stating that you are unable to use a cane, walker or wheelchair to complete daily activities inside your home.  In order to qualify through insurance it will need to be prescribed for in home use.  The paperwork and authorization from your insurance company will be needed before it can be dispensed. Please keep in mind your insurance will only pay for certain scooters.  Depending on your insurance you may be able to upgrade to a scooter of your liking.  People that have Medicare primary will need to go to a contracted supplier in order to have their insurance billed.

Things to consider if you are trying to go through insurance:

• The scooter is medically necessary.
• It must be needed for in home use and be maneuverable within the physical layout of your home.
• It cannot be prescribed for leisure or recreation.
• You must be unable to use a cane, walker or wheelchair to get around your home.
• Your doctor must explain to the insurance company why you need this medical device, and that you are able operate it safely.

If you think you will meet these qualifications we will be able to send the necessary paperwork to your doctor.  However, if you do not meet these qualifications you are free to choose whatever your budget will allow from our scooter selection.