Tech Guide · Mobility

Permobil M4 Nexa

A compact mid-wheel power chair with full power seating in small seat sizes.

Mobility

Permobil M4 Nexa compact mid-wheel power wheelchair: an empty black chair with lavender hub accents, high-back seat, headrest, joystick, and six-wheel base, shown against a white background.

What it is

The M4 Nexa is a smaller power wheelchair aimed at smaller adults and tight indoor spaces, with tilt, recline, leg elevation, seat elevation, and forward tilt. Permobil has said it will reach the U.S. in stages.

Who it may help

Smaller-statured power chair users who have had to choose between a chair that fits their body and a chair with full power seating.

Questions to ask your clinician

  • Is this model available to me yet, and through which supplier?
  • Which seating functions do I need?
  • Will it turn and fit through the spaces I use every day?

Paying for it

Equipment like this is often paid for, at least in part, by Medicare, Medi-Cal, private insurance, or the VA when a clinician documents why you need it. Coverage rules change and denials happen, so ask your clinician and supplier what paperwork is needed. If insurance says no, a grant program such as the Permobil Foundation may be worth a look.

Can I try one?

This is not in our Equipment Library right now. If you want help finding a place to see or try one, contact us.