My doctor is going to try for a transport chair for me. I can't use a wheel chair for a few different reasons, one being my left hand doesn't work right and I can't operate a manual wheel chair independently, the other being that same restriction of not needing it inside my home especially since I am encouraged to stand/walk as much as possible to keep with my exercise program to keep my leg muscles strong. I'll know about that in a week or so if I can at least get a transport chair. I don't really want one because It really robs you of independence...but being in the house all the time robs you of life so at this point I'll do what I have to do to at least have a life.

Thank you kindly for your comments. I do believe eventually everything will fall into place. If I don't have a scooter by spring then it just means I'm not meant to have one for some reason. There is a reason for everything and I will be on wheels when I am suppose to be. My heart wants to be out there doing things and enjoying life, but perhaps there is a reason I'm stuck in my home...maybe it was to meet this great group of people on GON!

I have a wish on WUAH too it's been up since Jan 9
[ link ] I'm also on Chip In and Fundable I have a forum post that lists all the places I am running this wish
[ link ]

Thanks for your suggestion.

Becky

So true Lisa...sadly that is so very true. We have to be nearly dead or in my case beyond all hope of living a happy life before we get some of the things we need. Medicaid follows the same guidelines as Medicare. There is simply no way I can be eligible. I can't push my doctor to lie because saying I am unable to sit/stand will then damage my authorization for many other things like my walking braces which I still don't have! I have my script in my wallet but no medical store in my area accepts medicaid. I had the same problem with my wrist brace but that was only $30 and I just paid for that. Leg braces are between $300 and $600 each but most medical supply stores refuse to participate in the medicaid programs due to all the cuts they just don't make a profit.

This is the requirement for Scooters taken directly from the medicare website [ link ]

There is more info here: [ link ]

Power wheelchairs and scooters
For Medicare to cover a power wheelchair or scooter, your doctor must state that you need it because of your medical condition. Medicare won’t cover a power wheelchair or scooter that is only needed and used outside of the home.

I didn't even know about this scooter. I just used a photo for the wish. I am actually looking for any 4 wheel scooter I can afford :-) I tried a 3 wheel scooter in a shopping store and had so much trouble controlling it. I think I would prefer something that I wont tip so easy. Thanks for your comments!