How Long does it Take to Get a Custom Power Wheelchair?
The custom motorized wheelchair ordering process typically takes 30 to 60 days from the initial clinical evaluation to home delivery.
While the standard timeline is a few weeks, several factors influence this duration:
- Insurance Coordination: MedEquipped handles the paperwork, insurance navigation, and coordination to secure funding and prior authorization, which helps keep the process within the 30-60 day window.
- Faster Processing: The team actively works to streamline requirements and pushes for the quickest possible turnaround, often achieving faster processing when possible.
- Manufacturing: Once insurance is approved and the final configuration is confirmed, the order is placed directly with the manufacturer for custom building.
- Preparation: You can help maintain this timeline by having required documentation ready, such as a Physician Prescription, Face-to-Face Exam Note, and relevant Medical Records prior to your ATP mobility assessment.
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