Picture this: you're cruising around on your knee scooter, the wind in your hair, without the worry of the rental bill weighing you down. Blissful, right? It can be your reality!
You've got 2 options (and both of them are great!)
Knee Scooter Prescription
When you visit your doctor, remember to ask for a prescription specifically for a knee walker. This is your golden ticket to get those rental costs reimbursed.
And here's a pro tip just for you: if you think you might need more than one knee walker (because, why not?), have your doctor jot that down in the prescription too. Some plans will happily cover the cost of more than one knee walker rental.
Action: Alright, ready for some action steps? Let’s break it down:
- Doctor's Visit: Ask for that knee walker prescription and consider any future needs.
- Contact Your Insurer: If you're scratching your head, wondering about the specifics of your plan, give your insurer a call. Specifically, ask about coverage under "Medical Appliance Rentals".
- GST Bonus: As a cherry on top, remember that knee walkers are seen as medical appliances by our dear Canada Revenue Agency. This means? You're exempt from GST charges on them!
Knee Scooter Insurance Coverage
Chances are (like me) that you haven't thought about the prescription ahead of time or you just forgot to ask. Don't worry. You can use your Health Insurance Coverage to cover full or at least most of the knee scooter rental bill.
This will depend on your health insurance contract through your employer or your personal contract.
Here's how you claim reimbursement
- Ask your HR representative: If you don't know yet how to use your health insurance platform - ask the HR rep at your company to help you out. This is literally their job to assist you with situations like this.
- Log In to Health Insurance Platform and Submit Claim: This is usually very easy to do. Log in, submit your reimbursement claim and upload the Mend Mobility Knee Rental invoice. Make sure to submit it under a category of "Medical Appliance Rentals".
- Receive Your Reimbursement: That's it. Your Health Insurance provider (or their rep) will inform you of how much and when you'll get reimbursed. If you have any issues, speak to HR rep of your company or insurance provider.
Navigating insurance can feel like a complex dance, but it's actually quite simple. Get that coverage, enjoy your mobility, and keep those worries at bay. Happy scooting! 🛴💨