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Although I am able to walk, I have a difficult time walking long distances. Would Medicare allow payment for a wheelchair or Power Operated Vehicle (POV)?

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Although I am able to walk, I have a difficult time walking long distances. Would Medicare allow payment for a wheelchair or Power Operated Vehicle (POV)?

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With a certification of medical necessity from your doctor, Medicare may pay for a portion of the cost to purchase a wheelchair or POV. Visit Medicare’s website to find specific information about wheelchairs and POVs.