Understanding Your Options
VA Automobile & Adaptive Equipment Benefits
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation
Insurance & Workers' Compensation
Vehicle Manufacturer Mobility Programs
Financing Options
When grants, benefits, reimbursements, or other assistance don’t cover the entire cost, financing may provide another option.
R & R Mobility can explain the financing options currently available and help you understand which portions of your vehicle or equipment purchase may be eligible for financing.
Start With the Funding Source Before Making a Purchase
One of the most important steps is understanding the requirements of a funding program before purchasing equipment or modifying a vehicle.
Some programs require prior authorization, specific documentation, an evaluation, approved equipment, or the use of qualified providers before they will provide payment or reimbursement.
For example, the VA requires approval before an eligible Veteran purchases a vehicle or adaptive equipment through its automobile allowance and adaptive-equipment programs.
Taking the time to understand those requirements first can help prevent delays or unexpected out-of-pocket expenses later.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Eligible Veterans and service members with qualifying service-connected disabilities may receive assistance for approved adaptive equipment.
The VA also offers an automobile allowance for certain eligible individuals to help purchase a specially equipped vehicle.
Eligibility for the vehicle allowance and adaptive-equipment benefits is not identical, so check directly with VA to determine which benefits may apply to you.
Not if you plan to use the VA automobile allowance or adaptive-equipment benefit.
VA specifically instructs applicants to file their claim and receive approval before purchasing the vehicle or adaptive equipment.
Possibly. State vocational rehabilitation agencies may provide assistance when transportation or adaptive equipment is necessary to support an eligible person's employment goals.
Eligibility, services, and funding are determined individually by the appropriate state agency.
Sometimes, but coverage depends on the type of insurance and the circumstances.
For example, automobile insurance may cover adaptive equipment associated with injuries from a vehicle crash, and workers' compensation may provide coverage following a qualifying work-related injury.
Contact the appropriate insurer or claims representative for information specific to your coverage.
Yes. Some vehicle manufacturers offer mobility assistance or reimbursement programs for qualifying adaptive equipment installed in eligible new vehicles.
Program amounts, qualifying equipment, vehicle requirements, and deadlines can change, so check the manufacturer's current program before purchasing.
Sometimes, but each program has its own rules about eligibility, reimbursement, documentation, and whether other funding sources affect the amount available.
Before assuming programs can be combined, confirm the requirements with each funding source involved.
No. Eligibility decisions are made by the VA, vocational rehabilitation agency, insurer, manufacturer, lender, or other organization providing the assistance.
R & R Mobility can provide information about the vehicle and adaptive equipment involved and help you understand what documentation may be needed from the mobility dealer.
