The prices for rollators vary depending on features, material, and comfort. Generally, three categories can be distinguished:

Standard models: From about 70 to 150 Euros. These rollators offer all essential basic functions and are ideal if you receive a rollator through your health insurance. They are robust but often a bit heavier and less comfortable.

Light & comfortable (mid-price segment): Between 150 and 350 Euros. In this category, you will find significantly lighter rollators made of aluminum that are easy to fold and feature ergonomic handles, puncture-proof tires, and good suspension. Perfect for active users who use their rollator daily indoors and outdoors.

Exclusive & ultra-light (Premium rollators): From 350 Euros and in a few cases well over 1,000 Euros. These models are usually made from high-quality materials such as carbon, are particularly lightweight, modern in design, and offer maximum comfort. Special requests are also implemented here, such as electric rollators or special dimensions. This category is ideal for anyone who values quality, style, and longevity or has special needs.

A good rollator should always suit your daily life and your needs, whether it's a standard model for an entry-level option or a premium rollator for maximum comfort and mobility.

If your doctor prescribes a rollator and the supply is provided through a contracted partner of your health insurance company, the statutory health insurance usually covers the costs for a standard model.

With most health insurance companies, for example Techniker Krankenkasse (TK), only a statutory co-payment is required. This amounts to 10 percent of the dispensing price, with a minimum of 5 euros and a maximum of 10 euros.

If you are exempt from the statutory co-payment, for example due to a chronic illness or because you have already reached the annual maximum out-of-pocket limit, this co-payment is also waived.

Important: For higher-quality models or special features, such as particularly lightweight or design-oriented rollators, you must bear the additional costs yourself.

When buying a rollator, you should make sure that the model suits your everyday life and your physical needs. The most important factors are weight, stability, wheels, and ease of use.

There are various categories of rollators, designed for different areas of use:

• Indoor rollators are particularly agile, narrow in design, and suitable for indoor use, perfect for tight spaces and smooth floors.
  
• Outdoor rollators have larger, puncture-proof wheels and good suspension, so you can travel safely even on uneven terrain.
  
• All-round rollators combine the advantages of both variants and are suitable for users who want to remain mobile both indoors and outdoors.
  
• Premium rollators, for example made of carbon, are particularly light, elegant, and durable, ideal for anyone who values the highest quality and design.
  
• Electric rollators offer additional support from an electric motor, which can be particularly helpful for longer distances or inclines.
  

A lightweight rollator made of aluminum or carbon is ideal if you are often on the go or need to transport the rollator. Also look for ergonomically adjustable handles, reliable brakes, and a comfortable seat if you want to take a break while out and about.

Foldability also plays an important role if you want to transport the rollator in the car or store it at home to save space.

Tip: If possible, try out the rollator or get individual advice to find the model that really suits you.

Yes, a rollator can be prescribed by a general practitioner or a specialist. The prerequisite is that you need the rollator for medical reasons, for example, due to limited mobility, balance problems, or after an operation.

The doctor will issue you a prescription for medical aids. With this prescription, you can obtain the rollator from a medical supply store or a contracted partner of your health insurance company. The health insurance company typically covers the costs for a standard model; you only pay the statutory co-payment of between 5 and 10 Euros, unless you are exempt from co-payments.

Note: If you opt for a higher-quality model with special features or lighter material, additional costs may arise, which you will have to bear yourself.