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The SCOOTER Store Will Provide Bravo by Elder Health Texas Members with Mobility Equipment
New Partnership Will Benefit Bravo Plan Members Who Need Mobility Assistance
New Braunfels, TX, May 30, 2007— The SCOOTER Store announced today that it has contracted with Bravo by Elder Health, a Medicare Advantage Program, to provide power wheelchairs and scooters to the health plan's Texas members in need of mobility assistance. Bravo has more than 3,500 members in Texas.
Under the arrangement, Bravo by Elder Health members can obtain their power mobility equipment from The SCOOTER Store. The Medicare Advantage process allows beneficiaries to utilize a private health plan, such as Bravo by Elder Health, while Medicare makes payments to the private health carrier.
"We are proud to become part of the Bravo by Elder Health network," said Dan Gibbens, executive vice president of The SCOOTER Store. "We look forward to assisting Bravo members in Texas obtain power mobility equipment that can increase their mobility and bring them new independence and freedom. Mobility equipment can greatly enhance the quality of life for seniors, and people living with disabilities."
Founded in 1996, Bravo by Elder Health is a senior-focused company committed to being a national leader in simplifying access to healthcare and improving service, outcomes and healthcare quality for seniors. Through its Medicare Advantage and prescription drug programs, Bravo by Elder Health currently serves more than 57,000 individuals in Texas, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia.
"We look forward to working with The SCOOTER Store," said Pat Feyen, senior vice president and executive director of Bravo by Elder Health in Texas. "The SCOOTER Store shares our goal of enhancing and supporting the quality of life for older adults."
Mr. Gibbens said The SCOOTER Store hopes to make similar arrangements with other Bravo by Elder Health locations across the country.
"We hope this relationship can grow," Mr. Gibbens said. "Every day, we help hundreds of seniors and people with disabilities improve their mobility, and live more fulfilling lives. Together, Bravo by Elder Health and The Scooter Store make a strong team that can make a difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in our society."
About The SCOOTER Store
Since 1991, The SCOOTER Store has helped provide freedom and independence to more than 500,000 people with limited mobility. The SCOOTER Store offers a full line of durable medical equipment, including power wheelchairs and scooters, lifts, ramps and accessories in 48 states. The SCOOTER Store has worked with more than 203,000 physicians, providing expertise and quality service to their patients, and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care.
