Watchdog report says competitive bidding could have reduced costs . Standard power wheelchair costs Medicare $ 4,018 to lease . Same wheelchair costs $ 1,048 for suppliers to buy , report says . A standard power wheelchair costs the federal health insurance program for seniors an average of $ 4,018 to lease , compared with $ 1,048 for suppliers to buy , the Department of Health and Human Services ' internal watchdog reported . Comment:
Watchdog report says competitive bidding could have reduced costs . Standard power wheelchair costs Medicare $ 4,018 to lease . Same wheelchair costs $ 1,048 for suppliers to buy , report says . Comment: