Our institutional mission
Founded on June 15, 2018 as an independent assistive technology and durable medical equipment (DME) consumer research initiative and operated by CivicAccess Mobility Media LLC (Wilmington, Delaware), ApplyFreeScooter.com helps older Americans on Medicare, Medicaid beneficiaries, disabled U.S. veterans, and families living with neuromuscular conditions navigate legitimate Medicare Part B power mobility coverage, state Assistive Technology reuse centers, and 501(c)(3) equipment loan closets.
Today our research also distinguishes medically prescribed power scooters and wheelchairs from municipal or utility commuter e-bike rebates. Those two types of aid have different eligibility rules, approved products, funding sources and decisions; our articles do not combine them into a fictional federal giveaway.
Editorial standards and review approach
Our editorial work starts with published rules from CMS, Medicare.gov, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, state Medicaid offices, the Administration for Community Living, state assistive technology programs and relevant municipal or utility voucher administrators. We link readers to actual agencies whenever practicable and identify when a program is limited geographically or an application window has closed.
We distinguish an authorized benefit from a marketing claim, a product model from a covered HCPCS category, and a nonprofit's legal status from its available device inventory. Historical 2018–2026 context is maintained so readers can see why earlier policies or pandemic-era information may differ from current rules.
Clinical and policy editorial leadership
The clinical research team includes Dr. Hannah Vance, DPT, ATP, Lead Physical Therapy & Assistive Technology Clinical Analyst, with 13+ years of clinical rehabilitation experience in mobility evaluations, Complex Rehab Technology seating work and home accessibility assessments. For clinical research inquiries, contact hannah.vance@applyfreescooter.com.
Elena Rostova, MPA, serves as Senior CMS DMEPOS Policy & IRS 501(c)(3) Compliance Reviewer, covering 42 CFR § 410.38, Medicaid HCBS 1915(c) waivers, VA prosthetics regulations and nonprofit IRS Form 990 review. For public policy research inquiries, contact elena.rostova@applyfreescooter.com.
How we verify mobility assistance claims
Coverage information is checked against CMS National Coverage Determination 280.3, 42 CFR § 410.38 and related DMEPOS rules. Device billing claims require attention to coding, supplier enrollment, actual medical need and any prior authorization process. We encourage readers to ask clinicians and enrolled suppliers for the actual governing policy rather than trust an equipment advertisement.
Nonprofit listings should be evaluated against current IRS information, service area, inventory and equipment safety. City and state rebate pages should identify the administrator, product category, eligibility threshold, selected vendor and current application period. Our site does not make those agency decisions.
Our responsibility to readers
ApplyFreeScooter.com is an educational information directory. We do not sell medical devices, issue prescriptions, decide insurance coverage, enroll people in federal assistance, promise devices, act as a lender or charge a referral fee. Personal eligibility tools are designed to work in the browser and do not require a Medicare Beneficiary Identifier, Social Security number, EBT PIN or payment details.
For any medical equipment decision, consult a qualified treating practitioner and the responsible insurance plan or supplier. For commuter rebates, use the agency or utility’s official application portal. The correct contact depends on your program; we cannot act on another organization's behalf.
Corporate headquarters and editorial contact
The operator is CivicAccess Mobility Media LLC, 1201 N Market St, Suite 111-S, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States. The listed local desk number is +1 (302) 261-5495, and the toll-free helpline is +1 (888) 412-8495. General inquiries can be sent to editorial@applyfreescooter.com.
Editorial corrections, accessibility concerns, potential scams, program status changes and broken official references can be reported through the Contact Us page. Please do not send diagnostic records, insurance identifiers or government-issued identity details through a public contact form.
Meet the research team
Dr. Hannah Vance, DPT, ATP
Lead Physical Therapy & Assistive Technology Clinical Analyst. Her stated rehabilitation background includes more than 13 years in rehabilitation, home mobility assessments, seating evaluations and accessibility planning.
hannah.vance@applyfreescooter.comElena Rostova, MPA
Senior CMS DMEPOS Policy & IRS 501(c)(3) Compliance Reviewer. Research areas include Medicare power mobility rules, Medicaid HCBS waivers, VA prosthetics and IRS Form 990.
elena.rostova@applyfreescooter.comIndependent research directory. We do not make benefit determinations, prescribe devices, supply medical equipment or guarantee nonprofit inventory. Contact the official program for final requirements.