Massachusetts H1118 amends labor rate calculation for auto repairers by insurers.

Massachusetts H1118 modifies the calculation of labor rates paid by insurance companies to auto repairers. It mandates the commissioner of insurance to set a minimum hourly labor rate for insured claims, based on submitted collision repair orders. The bill also ensures that collision repair hourly labor rates are excluded from cost control programs. The commissioner must promulgate regulations within 90 days of enactment to implement these provisions.

Massachusetts H1118 amends labor rate calculation for auto repairers by insurers.

Massachusetts H1118 modifies the calculation of labor rates paid by insurance companies to auto repairers. It mandates the commissioner of insurance to set a minimum hourly labor rate for insured claims, based on submitted collision repair orders. The bill also ensures that collision repair hourly labor rates are excluded from cost control programs. The commissioner must promulgate regulations within 90 days of enactment to implement these provisions.