Can Renting A Wheelchair Save You Money?
Occasionally there is a short-term need for a wheelchair and they can be costly to purchase, even one that is used. This is when the option of wheelchair rental can come in handy. Being able to rent a wheelchair for a short time, many times the cost of which is covered by insurance, can help when recovering from an accident or illness.
Another advantage of a wheelchair rental is that if something goes wrong with the unit, it will be replaced usually free of charge with a working model. Many medical equipment companies understand the needs of those confined to a wheelchair and their units are typically in excellent working order.
For short-term use, or even for those who may require one for an extended period, a wheelchair rental company can meet your needs.
With that said, your wheelchair should arrive in clean and good working order regardless. With a rental wheelchair, it's rare that a chair will not arrive in good, clean working order. In the event that this does happen, a simple phone call should replace the chair for you in speedy fashion.
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If you're renting a wheelchair, you should also be able to rent other things you need temporarily, such as carrying totes or arms totes. Some companies will supply them free of additional charge as a perk to customers.
Other companies may charge extra for their use, and you should check this out before you read from a particular company, depending on what your insurance will cover.
Another benefit of rental wheelchair is there is usually no charge for pick up or delivery. You call and arrange for its delivery and at the end of the rental period, they will return and pick it up. You would also have the option to extend the rental period if needed.
Your choices for a rental wheelchair can be as varied as your choices to purchase a wheelchair are. You or your doctor will know best whether you need a manual or power wheelchair, and what features you will need on it.
Many companies will also rent you a power wheelchair at reduced price in hopes that you will purchase one, so this is an option as well. Depending on your situation, you may find that a power wheelchair is worth the extra expense versus a manual one, because of the easier mobility you have with a power model, given that you don't have to push yourself.
Of course, "try before you buy," or in this case, rent. You'll need to see if the chair you chose fits through all spaces in your house and allows you to maneuver well. The rental company will likely have ideas for you if the one you chose does not fit, and they can bring you back one that does better.
