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Equipment here means tools that help you communicate, read, hear, see, or manage daily life. This page points to public programs. It is not a catalog, and it does not tell you what to buy.
If a wheelchair request was denied, start with the equipment guide. In California, phones, the relay service, and speech devices also have a state program. See phones and communication.
Federal agency
Administration for Community Living
ACL funds a State Grant for Assistive Technology in every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and several territories. ACL says these programs make devices and services easier to reach, and that general contact information is in the AT3 Center directory.
Federal program
Medicare
Medicare says Part B covers wheelchairs and scooters when you are eligible. Power wheelchairs and scooters need a face-to-face exam and a written prescription. Some power wheelchairs need prior authorization, which the supplier usually sends. Medicare says a request may be denied if it finds you do not medically require the chair, or if it does not get enough information. After the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount if the supplier accepts assignment.
Federal program
Medicare
Medicare says Part B covers medically necessary durable medical equipment if a provider orders it for use in your home. The list includes wheelchairs and scooters, walkers, and hospital beds. Medicare only pays suppliers who are enrolled. Ask if the supplier will accept assignment before you get the item.
Federal program
Medicare
Medicare says you can appeal if it or your plan refuses to cover or pay for an item, stops paying, or changes what you owe. The steps depend on whether you have Original Medicare, a Medicare Advantage plan, or a drug plan. You get a decision letter at each level with instructions for the next one. For free counseling, Medicare points to the State Health Insurance Assistance Program at shiphelp.org.