Bill > H3094

This bill amends Section 5 of Chapter 161A of the Massachusetts General Laws to improve the accessibility determination process for "The Ride" program, a paratransit service provided by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) for individuals with disabilities. Specifically, it mandates that the MBTA create and distribute eligibility forms to physicians upon request, allowing individuals to have their eligibility for The Ride determined by their primary care physician through the completion and submission of these forms. Once an individual's eligibility form is approved by the MBTA, they will receive full services from The Ride, and the MBTA is required to process these forms in a timely manner.