Beth Smith and other plaintiffs sued Kaiser over restricted wheelchair coverage, which lacked adequate financial support for individuals with disabilities. Through arbitration, Smith will receive significant compensation for her medically necessary wheelchair.
The class-action lawsuit highlighted the systemic issue of inadequate wheelchair coverage in health plans, pointing out that many plans often exclude essential equipment like motorized wheelchairs, affecting those with disabilities.
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan maintained its claims of reasonable limits, stating these were not discriminatory, yet the settlement draws attention to the necessity of revising health care coverage for durable medical equipment.
The legal agreement directs Kaiser to cover maintenance and provide a new motorized wheelchair every five years, emphasizing the need for comprehensive care in disability insurance.
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