How to qualify for a donated / free, low-cost electric wheelchair, scooter or lift chair

If you need a mobility device but can't afford one, there are many options available to you. Here are some steps you can take to qualify for a free or low-cost wheelchair, scooter, or lift chair:

1. Talk to your doctor. You may need a prescription from your doctor in order to qualify for assistance.


2. Contact your local government agencies. Many city, state, and federal government agencies offer programs that can help you get a mobility device.


3. Contact non-profit organizations. There are many non-profit organizations that provide free or low-cost mobility devices to people in need.


4. Reach out to your community. Churches, synagogues, and mosques may also be able to help you get a mobility device.

Here are some specific sources that can help you get a free or low-cost wheelchair, scooter, or lift chair:

• Medicare Part B can cover the cost of an electric wheelchair (with a doctor's prescription) medicare.gov


• Medicaid can also help with the cost of a scooter or power wheelchair (with a doctor's prescription) medicaid.gov


• The Wheelchair Foundation is a charitable foundation that provides free wheelchairs to people in need wheelchairfoundation.org


• The Lifenets Wheelchair Project collects and distributes donated wheelchairs lifenetswheelchairproject.org


• Soldiers Angels is a nonprofit organization that helps veterans and their families get free or low-cost mobility devices soldiersangels.org

Also, use the web - Try to get help by using search engines, social networking, goFundMe & others like it.

If you are struggling to afford a mobility device, don't give up. There are many resources available to help you get the mobility you need.