Rhode Island § 6-61-6 - Right to Consumer Access to Powered Wheelchair Repairs
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§ 6-61-6. Right to Consumer Access to Powered Wheelchair Repairs
R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-61-6
§ 6-61-6. Application and scope.
(a) This chapter applies to the following classes of third-party payment supplier contracts, policies, or plans delivered, issued for delivery, continued, or renewed in this state on or after January 1, 2026:
(1) Individual or group accident and sickness insurance providing coverage, pursuant to chapter 18 of title 27, on an expense incurred basis; and
(2) An individual or group hospital, chapter 19 of title 27 or medical service contract issued pursuant to chapter 20 of title 27; and
(3) An individual or group health maintenance organization contract regulated under chapter 41 of title 27; and
(4) A plan established for public employees pursuant to chapter 12 of title 36; and
(5) The medical assistance program under chapter 8 of title 40 including all managed care organizations acting pursuant to a contract with the executive office of health and human services to administer the medical assistance program.
(b) The commissioner may promulgate rules and regulations to implement and enforce the provisions of this section.
History of Section.
P.L. 2025, ch. 295, § 1, effective June 26, 2025; P.L. 2025, ch. 297, § 1, effective
June 26, 2025.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 6-61-6
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 6-61-6 cover?
Section 6-61-6 ("Right to Consumer Access to Powered Wheelchair Repairs") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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