Establishes time restrictions for wheelchair repairs, requires Medicaid coverage for necessary repairs, and mandates manufacturers to provide.

This bill sets standards for timely repair of customized wheelchairs, requiring repair providers to complete repairs within a specified timeframe. It mandates that Medicaid cover the cost of customized wheelchairs when medically necessary and limits the requirement for prior authorization for repair from Medicaid or private health insurance based on the age of the wheelchair. The bill also requires manufacturers to provide documentation, parts, and tools to independent repair providers on the same terms as authorized repair providers.

Establishes time restrictions for wheelchair repairs, requires Medicaid coverage for necessary repairs, and mandates manufacturers to provide.

This bill sets standards for timely repair of customized wheelchairs, requiring repair providers to complete repairs within a specified timeframe. It mandates that Medicaid cover the cost of customized wheelchairs when medically necessary and limits the requirement for prior authorization for repair from Medicaid or private health insurance based on the age of the wheelchair. The bill also requires manufacturers to provide documentation, parts, and tools to independent repair providers on the same terms as authorized repair providers.