HB 2613
An Act providing for complex wheelchair quality assurance; and imposing duties on the Department of Human Services and the Insurance Department.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill, the Complex Wheelchair Quality Assurance Act, aims to improve wheelchair maintenance and support for individuals who rely on complex wheelchairs. It requires health insurance policies and government programs to provide semiannual well-visits and evaluations for these specialized wheelchairs, ensuring proper fit and function. The bill also directs the Department of Human Services and the Insurance Department to establish guidelines and procedures for covering these costs, including telehealth options, and to seek federal waivers to expand coverage to Medicaid recipients.
Key provisions
- Requires health insurance policies and government programs to provide semiannual well-visits for complex wheelchairs.
- Defines ‘complex wheelchair’ based on individualized configuration and medical needs.
- Mandates the Department of Human Services to seek federal waivers for Medicaid coverage.
- Requires the Insurance Department to enforce the Unfair Insurance Practices Act.
- Establishes a process for insurers and government programs to notify individuals about coverage for complex wheelchair maintenance.
- Allows for telehealth well-visits for complex wheelchairs.
- Specifies procedures for complaints related to wheelchair services.
- Sets timelines for guidance publication and policy implementation.
Who is affected
- Individuals who use complex wheelchairs
- Health insurance companies
- The Department of Human Services
- The Insurance Department
- Medicaid recipients
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Darisha K. Parker
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