Massachusetts H1285 establishes a method for calculating minimum hourly labor rates for auto repairers.

Massachusetts H1285 amends the calculation of labor rates paid by insurance companies to auto repairers. The bill requires repairers to declare an average customer-paid hourly labor rate, which becomes the minimum rate insurers must pay. Insurers can challenge this rate and propose adjustments. If the repairer disagrees with the insurer's proposal, they can file an action with the commissioner of insurance. The commissioner will then set the minimum hourly labor rate for insured claims, using data from repair shops.

Massachusetts H1285 establishes a method for calculating minimum hourly labor rates for auto repairers.

Massachusetts H1285 amends the calculation of labor rates paid by insurance companies to auto repairers. The bill requires repairers to declare an average customer-paid hourly labor rate, which becomes the minimum rate insurers must pay. Insurers can challenge this rate and propose adjustments. If the repairer disagrees with the insurer's proposal, they can file an action with the commissioner of insurance. The commissioner will then set the minimum hourly labor rate for insured claims, using data from repair shops.