Power Wheelchair Grant for Multiple Sclerosis

The National MS Society is excited to partner with the Permobil Foundation in 2025 to offer Society members the opportunity to apply for a grant of either a seat elevator or standing power seat function support on a new Permobil Wheelchair order.  

 Awards are limited and include: 

4 seat elevator devices for power wheelchairs (1 per quarter during calendar year 2025) for those unable to obtain private insurance coverage (Medicare now covers these devices)

8 power seat functions (standing feature); 2 per quarter for calendar year 2025 

To qualify, applicants must: 

Be diagnosed with MS or applying for a person diagnosed with MS (if the provider/dealer is completing the application) 

Applications must be approved prior to ordering the new Permobil wheelchair through the person’s chosen DME company. If approved, the applicant will be notified, and the wheelchair quote will be revised to reflect the donation. The revised quote will be sent to the provider/dealer of the wheelchair. Donation credit cannot be issued if the chair is ordered prior to approval. 

Questions can be directed to Permobil Foundation at info@permobilfoundation.org 

The person with MS, or the company or health care provider assisting them with the chair, can apply. The application must be submitted by the 20th of each month to be considered in the review process during the last week of the month. 

If you have additional questions, reach out to Sarah Danen, Director MS Navigator Services Delivery at the National MS Society at sarah.danen@nmss.org.