Caring for someone who relies on a mobility device can be both rewarding and overwhelming, especially if you’re navigating the world of wheelchairs, insurance requirements, home modifications, and equipment maintenance for the first time. Each mobility user has unique physical, medical, and environmental needs, and the right equipment can dramatically improve their independence, comfort, and quality of life. This quick‑start guide was created to support caregivers like you. W

At Rehab Medical, our mission has always been to improve lives by helping individuals regain independence through mobility solutions. During Black History Month, we’re proud to honor the Black innovators and advocates whose leadership has shaped accessibility, mobility, and disability rights. Their work continues to inspire our teams, inform our innovation, and guide how we support the patients and communities we serve.   Underrepresentation of Race and Disability As a compan

If you or a loved one is a mobility user, you understand how getting custom mobility equipment through insurance can be a complex and lengthy process. Between the paperwork, multiple doctor visits, and mobility evaluations from certified seating specialists, it could significantly delay your access to mobility freedom . To make things even more complicated, when you become eligible for an upgrade after five years, Medicare will require you to complete this lengthy process aga

When it comes to mobility equipment covered by insurance, timing matters more than most people realize. If you’re thinking about changing insurance plans during a rental period, it’s important to know how the switch could impact your current wheelchair order . Many patients are surprised to learn that switching plans mid-rental can pause, restart, change, or remove coverage for equipment that may have already been approved by their previous insurance. The goal of this guide i

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