You can get it for free through a few numbers of handicap wheelchair programs. Several national-level health insurance programs cover a majority of the cost of a manual or electric wheelchair. However, certain criteria should be met that can vary from company to company. Most authorities require a written doctor’s note confirming limited mobility and inability to do daily activities due to mobility issues. The patient can operate a wheelchair safely or have someone to help out. Apart from this, certain NPOs, NGOs, and even many societies distribute wheelchairs for free to help senior citizens.