Why is assignment important when choosing a power wheelchair or scooter supplier?
Assignment is an agreement between Medicare and doctors, other health care providers, and suppliers of health care equipment and supplies (like wheelchairs, oxygen, braces, and ostomy supplies). Doctors, providers, and suppliers who agree to accept assignment accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. You pay the coinsurance (usually 20 percent of the approved amount) and deductible amounts. Using a power wheelchair or scooter supplier that accepts Medicare assignment can save you money. If your power wheelchair or scooter supplier doesn?t accept assignment, there is no limit to what they can charge. You may have to pay the entire bill (your share and Medicare?s share) at the time you get your power wheelchair or scooter. Always ask a supplier if they are enrolled in Medicare. Suppliers who are enrolled in Medicare must accept assignment. If they aren?t enrolled in Medicare, Medicare won’t pay your claim.
Assignment is an agreement between Medicare and doctors, other health care providers, and suppliers of health care equipment and supplies (like wheelchairs, oxygen, braces, and ostomy supplies). Doctors, providers, and suppliers who agree to accept assignment accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. You pay the coinsurance (usually 20 percent of the approved amount) and deductible amounts. Using a power wheelchair or scooter supplier that accepts Medicare assignment can save you money. If your power wheelchair or scooter supplier doesn’t accept assignment, there is no limit to what they can charge. You may have to pay the entire bill (your share and Medicare’s share) at the time you get your power wheelchair or scooter. Always ask a supplier if they are enrolled in Medicare. Suppliers who are enrolled in Medicare must accept assignment. If they aren’t enrolled in Medicare, Medicare won’t pay your claim.
