Hey, I am shopping around for power wheelchairs and mobility scooters to try to meet the personal mobility needs of a customer and came upon this manufacturer and seller of these products called u-Scoot. Could you tell me more about u-Scoot?

We will do our best. u-Scoot is a manufacturer and online seller of power wheelchairs and mobility scooters. u-Scoot will work with you every step of the way in getting a mobility scooter or power chair including figuring out which product, getting the doctor prescription, and submitting paperwork to Medicare or insurance. u-Scoot is accredited by the ACHC or the Accreditation Commission for Health Care to show that they are in accordance in different areas of business compliance.

We couldn’t mind much else company info about u-Scoot on their website, and you may wish to ask others about their experienced in getting mobility products such as power chairs and power scooters from u-Scoot. Or, you can take advantage of their contact form or toll free telephone number to contact u-Scoot. The only address for u-Scoot we could find was a P.O. Box in Oakland Park, FL. If any of our users and readers have experiences with mobility scooters and power wheelchairs from u-Scoot, drop us a line.

I have looked at u-Scoot products a little bit and saw that they offer both power chairs and mobility scooters. Could you explain the difference between power wheelchairs and mobility scooters?

Many may use the terms mobility scooters (a.k.a. power scooter) or power wheelchairs (a.k.a. power chairs or electric wheelchairs) interchangeably, but these two categories of mobility products from u-Scoot are actually fairly distinct in their features and purposes. Both mobility scooters and power wheelchairs have some travel or more able to be disassembled models while others will require vehicle lifts for transport with vans or car trunks.

Power Wheelchairs are generally much more maneuverable and suitable for in-home and indoor use. Power wheelchairs are steered with a joystick and have multiple anti-tip wheels so that it is suitable for those with weak upper body strength or issues with balance. The seat on power chairs are usually very customizable and can be fitted for maximum support and comfort according to the dimensions and needs of the passenger.

Power Wheelchairs can also accommodate for ELRs or elevating leg rests to help those patients with poor lower limb circulation. Power scooters, or mobility scooters, on the other hand, usually have a much higher turning radius and thus are much less geared toward maneuverability and much more designed for outdoor use. The steering of mobility scooters is via handlebars so will require some upper body strength and coordination on the part of the passenger. Mobility scooters also cannot accommodate for ELRs and generally the seats are less customizable than those of power chairs.

Can you tell me about the power wheelchair offerings from u-Scoot?

For power wheelchairs, u-Scoot offers:

• Folding power wheelchairs for easy maneuverability and maximum transportability
• Travel power wheelchairs for maneuverability and both indoor and outdoor use
• Standard mid wheel drive power wheelchairs for maximum stability, maneuverability, and performance
• Bariatric power chairs for capacities for up to 450 lbs and maximum suspension and performance
• Different accessory options of vehicle lifts, oxygen holders, cane holder, walker holders, and baskets for your power wheelchair

Can you tell me about the power mobility scooter offerings from u-Scoot?

For power mobility scooter, u-Scoot offers:

• Travel power scooters for ease of transport, excellent maneuverability, and customizable styles and colors
• Standard 3-wheel drive mobility scooters for simplicity, reliability, performance, and affordability
• Standard 4-wheel drive mobility scooters for simplicity, reliability, performance, and value
• Bariatric power scooters for capacities for up to 500 lbs and maximum stability and performance
• Different accessory options of vehicle lifts, oxygen holders, cane holder, walker holders, and baskets for your mobility scooter

What are the different payment options for a mobility scooter or power wheelchair from u-Scoot?

If you are thinking about getting a mobility scooter or power wheelchair from u-Scoot, they offer many different payment or claims options.

Medicare is probably the option that most will try for when getting a mobility scooter or a power chair. u-Scoot case managers will work through the entire process with you, including scheduling a mobility assessment from a doctor, collecting the forms, submitting the forms on your behalf, and following up. With Medicare claims for a power wheelchair or a power scooter, you are also covered by the “u-Scoot Promise” (see below).

Private insurance is also another option if that is what you have. u-Scoot will also work with different PPO, HMO, and other manage care insurances to get your pre-certified to get a mobility scooter or power chair.

For those who have suffered a job injury, worker’s compensation may also cover the mobility scooter or power wheelchair if you have mobility issues. u-Scoot also has worker’s compensation professionals on hand to work with you, your doctor, and your u-Scoot case manager to work through the claim to get you what you need.

Lastly, u-Scoot also accepts all brands of major credit cards for paying for your power wheelchair or mobility scooter.

What is the “u-Scoot Promise” with regard to getting a power wheelchair or a mobility scooter?

The “u-Scott Promise” refers to their pledge that if you go through the qualification process with u-Scoot about getting a power chair or a mobility scooter and even if your Medicare claim is denied, that you can keep that power wheelchair or mobility scooter at little or no cost to you (as if your Medicare claim had been approved).