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Disability Council Urges Better Standards and Reimbursement for Non‑Emergency Medical Transportation
Summary
The Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council testified in support of a bill to improve access and standards for non‑emergency medical transportation, calling for wheelchair‑accessible vehicles, longer authorization windows and higher reimbursement rates to retain the workforce providing the service.
The Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC) told the Joint Committee on Financial Services that access to non‑emergency medical transportation (NEMT) is a substantial barrier to care for people with disabilities and that legislation under consideration would strengthen authorization windows, require…
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