There will be many options for your power chair, depending on your condition or disease, and depending on your doctor's prescription for the Medicare power chair.

Let's look at the major types of power wheel chairs that are available today. The types of power wheel chairs differ based on the number of wheels, such as 6 wheels or 4 wheels, and, related, based on which wheels are the driving wheels, mid-wheels or rear-wheels. Power chairs differ based on their carrying capacity, they can either be lightweight or heavy duty or bariatric. They differ based on whether they are foldable or not, and whether they can be reclined or power-tilted for additional comfort and increased blood circulation. Let's look into the possibilities in detail.

4 wheel vs. 6 wheel power wheel chair

Power wheel chairs usually come either in a 4 wheel version or a 6 wheel version. In 4 wheel power wheel chairs usually the rear wheel are the power wheels and are larger than the front wheels, while in 6 wheel power wheel chairs, the middle wheels are usually the largest and are powered while the front and rear wheels are smaller. Probably the main advantage of the 6 wheel power chairs is better maneuverability in small spaces. You can turn on a dime with a 6 wheel power chair when needed, such as in your kitchen, bathroom, or a narrow elevator or hallway. This choice might be important for you as Medicare requires that the power chair must be readily usable inside your house. Using it inside your house must indeed be medically necessary for acceptance of your Medicare power wheelchair application.

Folding power chair vs. non-folding power chair

Folding power chairs will be really handy when you need to stove them away or take them on trips with a car or plane with you. Non-folding power chairs can usually be broken down for travel, and they usually sport much more comfortable padded seats, such as a captain seat with broad arm rests.

Lightweight power wheelchair vs. heavy duty power wheelchair

Depending on your weight, you may need a bariatric or a heavy duty power wheelchair. These have a much higher carrying capacity and can traverse rougher terrains. The lightweight power wheelchairs are easy to disassemble for travel and storage. They usually have smaller wheels which might make your rides a bit more bumpy.

Power tilt or recliner power wheel chairs

Reclining power wheel chairs or Power tilt power wheel chairs offer the extra capability of tilting the whole seat back, therefore positioning you in a comfortable, leaned back position which may improve the circulation to the legs.

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