Medical Equipment Wheelchair

is durable medical equipment (wheelchair copays, etc.) deductible form taxes when prescribed by a doctor

If you itemize and then if your total allowable medical expenses exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross income, then yes.

Helen, EA in PA

2009-10-19 01:30:04 by Justmeinthisworld

Bach Medical Supply, Springfield Missouri sales and services new and used Power Wheelchairs. www.bachmedicalsupply.com 417.501.6490 Open 24 hours ...

My brother is thinking of buying a medical supply business (wheelchairs, medical equipment, etc.) The vast majority of revenue comes through Medicare reimbursement. I'm concerned about the potential that much of their reported revenue is due to fraud. I don't necessarily have a basis for this but just want to make sure. Anyone know where my brother can go to confirm that this audit happened. I don't want to trust any documentation provided by the current owners.

Thanks.

As far as DME companies are concerned, MEDICARE is very much on top of claims submitted to them. While it is common for DME companies to submit claims for products that were never provided to the patient Medicare is cracking down on that so I'm sure the audit took place. Seach CMS on google and I'm sure you will find some dept. to call to verify.

2009-01-02 14:57:13 by jsho12

Price: $286.00 $106.50

Nylon upholstery
Comes with a calf strap
Solid rubber tires

I work with a lady whose 8-year-old granddaughter has arthrogryposis, a congenital joint and connective tissue disorder. The girl's mother is having a tough time right now with finances. The family has military benefits, but I'm not sure to what extent.

The mother just paid for new braces for her daughter's legs and a new walker, but she needs a new wheelchair due to a bad wheel.

I wanted to try and see what resources may exist for this family.

Any suggestions?
They live in Ohio in the U.S.

Try the National Support Group for Arthrogryposis:
http://www.kumc.edu/gec/support/arthrogr .html

2006-10-11 08:25:14 by mynx326

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FLORIDA

Robert L. Goldsmith, 33°, SGIG, Grand Prior
1-904-742-0417 M
1-904-378-8952 F
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James H. Kirby, 33, Special Ass't. to the SGIG
1-561-582-6794 S
1-561-582-5042 S/F (To fax, call first)
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CAPE CORAL SCOTTISH RITE CLUB

C. Theodore Phillips, 32°, President

David W. Wolffe, 32°, Secretary
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FORT MYERS

Vernon C. Ellis, 33, Personal Representative

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JACKSONVILLE

Roy Connor Sheppard, 33°, Personal Representative
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1-904-355-7443 F

David A. Yarborough, 32°, KCCH, Secretary
1-904-355-7633 S
1-904-355-7443 F
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965 Hubbard Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206-5503
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KEY WEST

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LAKE WORTH

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MIAMI

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471 NW 3rd Street, Miami, FL 33128-1602
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OCALA

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ORLANDO

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P.O. Box 5736, Winter Park, FL 32793-5736
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PANAMA CITY

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PENSACOLA

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1-850-432-5578 F
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Scottish Rite Masonic Center
2 E. Wright Street, Pensacola, FL 32501-4846

TALLAHASSEE

Ivey J. Hill, 33°, Personal Representative

Walter D. Morris, 33°, Secretary
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
P.O. Box 38279, Tallahassee, FL 32315-8279

TAMPA

David A. Eschrich, 33°, Personal Representative
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Paul N. Bardua, 32°, KCCH, Secretary
1-813-886-0578 S
1-727-366-1401 M
1-813-249-1711 F
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Scottish Rite Masonic Ctr.
5500 Memorial Highway, Tampa, FL 33634-7336
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2006-05-24 12:40:36 by Denise

To make a long sad story short, i have a lift machine, a standing machine, and a wheelchair with battery powered wheels. I dont want to just throw them away, i want to donate them so that some one else can better from their use. Any suggestions on who i should call or what i should do?

Here is an organization in Arizona that has a newsletter where you can advertise. Perhaps you can find something similar in your area by searching on your state and the words "Assistive Technology".

The goal of the Arizona Assistive Technology Exchange hosted by AzTAP is to put AssistiveTechnology equipment that is not currently being used into the hands of someone who can benefit from it. For more info go to: http://www.azatexchange.org/home.php

2007-09-25 14:05:32 by The infamous bongblaster