Massachusetts H1278 mandates timely wheelchair repairs and eliminates preauthorization requirements for complex rehabilitation technology wheelchairs.

Massachusetts H1278 amends several sections of the General Laws to enhance consumer protection for wheelchair repairs. It mandates that authorized wheelchair dealers provide timely repairs for complex rehabilitation technology wheelchairs upon consumer request. The bill also eliminates the requirement for preauthorization for repairs of such wheelchairs unless the original prescription is more than five years old.

Massachusetts H1278 mandates timely wheelchair repairs and eliminates preauthorization requirements for complex rehabilitation technology wheelchairs.

Massachusetts H1278 amends several sections of the General Laws to enhance consumer protection for wheelchair repairs. It mandates that authorized wheelchair dealers provide timely repairs for complex rehabilitation technology wheelchairs upon consumer request. The bill also eliminates the requirement for preauthorization for repairs of such wheelchairs unless the original prescription is more than five years old.