Spousal Carve-Outs and Surcharges. As health care costs continue to rise there has been an increasing number of employers considering the implementation of a spousal carve-out or spousal surcharge as a strategy to reduce costs.
Most power wheelchairs average a top speed of approximately 5 mph. However, some power chair models can achieve maximum speeds of 10 mph and more.1. Faster power chair speeds may help fulfill the lifestyle needs of the more active power wheelchair user.
1 Power walking or speed walking is the act of walking with a speed at the upper end of the natural range for walking gait, typically 7 to 9 km/h (4.5 to 5.5 mph). 2  To qualify as power walking as opposed to jogging or running, at least one foot must be in contact with the ground at all times.(See also Fitwalking).