No, basically it's because one size can't fit all needs. I wish Medicare and Medical Assistance did not have the stupid proviso in their regulations which states that they will only pay for the powerchair for home use only, not to have a life outside of home. They are, in effect, holding people prisoner by not allowing them to get the type of chair suitable for outdoor as well as indoor use. ----Rant mode off now... Mike -----Original Message----- From: Cerebral Palsy List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Anthony Arnold Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 9:22 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Power chair question Mike, I'm not sure if I know what I'm talking about and wanting whatever answer to, but however the majority of us know that sometimes private insurance companies like Blue Cross Blue Shield are much more willing to buy a better quality of power chair compared to the power chair that Medical Assistance is willing to purchase. With this in mind, is this why companies have to produce various series? Thanks, Anthony Visit my website at www.anthonyarnold.net