An Act expanding wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities
SECTION 1. Chapter 32A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 17S the following section:- Section 17T. For purposes of this section, “complex rehabilitation technology wheelchair” shall mean an individually-configured manual or motorized wheeled device that requires evaluation, configuration, fitting, adjustment or programming that is medically necessary to enhance the mobility or positioning of an individual with a disability. Any coverage offered by the commission to an active or retired employee of the commonwealth insured under the commission shall not require a member to obtain a preauthorization for any repair of a complex rehabilitation technology wheelc…
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