Support and compensation for electric wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and wheelchair pullers

1. When purchasing with a disability certificate or by providing a doctor-issued extract from medical records (Form No. 027/a), a 5% VAT relief is applied.

2. TPPC (Technical Aids Centre) compensation – up to 90% of the product value.

5% VAT relief (VAT Law, Article 19) for electric mobility devices

Under Article 19 of the Law on Value Added Tax of the Republic of Lithuania, the reduced 5% VAT rate applies to technical aids for persons with disabilities and to the repair of such aids.

In practice, this most often includes electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters when the product is classified as a technical aid according to the approved lists.

Which electric devices are eligible for compensation?

1) Electric wheelchair;

2) Electric wheelchair for a person with a disability;

3) Electric scooter (electric three-wheel or four-wheel mobility scooter);

4) Electric puller/towing device;

5) Electric bicycle.

All models can be found at – www.Riedis-Electric.com

How do you get this relief?

Provide us with a disability certificate, photos of it, or medical documents proving eligibility (e.g., E027 / E003 forms). You can do this either in our physical store or when ordering online – by sending the documents by email to [email protected] and we will apply the discounted price.

TPPC compensation for electric mobility (electric wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and wheelchair drives)

The Technical Aids Centre (TPPC, also known as TNPC) reimburses part of the costs of purchasing new mobility technical aids (TPP) – including electric mobility transport: electric wheelchairs for persons with disabilities, multifunctional electric wheelchairs, electric scooter-type wheelchairs (mobility scooters), and electric (or hybrid) drives.

Which electric devices are eligible for compensation?

1) Electric wheelchair

• Compensation: 90% of actual purchase costs, but no more than 180 BSI.

• It may also be possible to receive the device from TPPC by paying the remaining 10% residual value (when supplied by the Centre).

2) Multifunctional electric wheelchair

• Compensation:

  • up to 90% of actual costs, but no more than 160 BSI (the specific amount is determined by the Commission);

  • if a higher compensation is needed (over 160 BSI), the decision is made after the Commission receives a recommendation from the Expert Commission.

3) Mobility scooter (electric three-wheel or four-wheel mobility scooter)

• Compensation: 90% of actual purchase costs, but no more than 25 BSI.

• In the description, TPPC specifies minimum functional requirements (e.g., incline capability, travel range).

4) Electric drive / puller (towing attachment – trailer accessory for a wheelchair)

• Compensation: 80% of actual costs, but:

  • up to 95 BSI – for a wheelchair intended for a tetraplegic user;

  • up to 70 BSI – for an active-type wheelchair user.
    
    

How reimbursement works (practical step-by-step)

1. Contact your family doctor, as the need must be supported by medical documentation.
   Commonly used clinical electronic documents include E027 / E003 forms, which must clearly state what device is needed and why.

2. Apply to TPPC or SPIS. A request is submitted (via information systems or to the territorial office).

3. Document review and decision.
   The Centre (TPPC) reviews the documents, collects the required data, and forwards them to the Commission for assessment; the Commission makes a decision within the established deadlines (e.g., the memo mentions 15 working days from receipt of the documents).

4. After a positive decision – purchase and proof of payment.
   An example memo states that after the decision you may purchase the device, and within 20 working days from the purchase you must submit the required documents (invoice, proof of payment, etc.).
   
   

How to prepare the documents properly?

Let us know at the time of purchase that you need documents for reimbursement, and we will prepare and provide the documents correctly.

For VAT relief and preparation of documents for TPPC – contact us by email: [email protected] or by phone +37063377888

PLEASE NOTE that compensation conditions and deadlines are set by TPPC, the State Tax Inspectorate (VMI), and other relevant institutions, so information may change over time. Consult before purchasing.