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AshBee

Updated 11mo ago

Need Help Getting a Manual Wheelchair in Australia

How did you get your manual wheelchairs? I'm in Australia, with fibromyalgia and unable to get medical assistance, and i am losing my mobility. How did you afford your chairs?

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One user mentioned that they bought a wheelchair at Walmart, but it was not customized to their needs. Others did not specify where they got their wheelchairs from or how they afforded them. It's impo...See More

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Parageiss

1y

Speak to the Red Cross they have loan chairs, also there are plenty of disabled charities that will either supply or sell youba second hand one.
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55isMe

1y

Agreed, in the US, lots of our churches, charity groups, and even some hospital associated groups. Also, if your doctor writes a prescription, durable medical equipnent is covered by insurance.
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Student_girl

1y

I got my custom chair paid for by insurance. You need a prescription for insurance to pay, at least in the US

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