Bruce Goguen of Broomfield, Colorado, is paralyzed from multiple sclerosis. Without his wheelchair, he would be stuck in bed. But going through his wheelchair supplier to get broken or worn-out parts repaired can take weeks or even months./KHN/Robin Bolduc
Some states aren't waiting as Congress decides whether to pass pro-consumer legislation to address wheelchair suppliers' failure to provide timely repairs.
Jun 2, 2022
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MICHELE LUJAN (RIGHT) MEETS WITH PATTI JO OAKLEY AT SOUTH METRO MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOAN CLOSET IN GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO. LUJAN NEEDED A WHEELCHAIR FOR HER HUSBAND, WHO HAD BEEN HOSPITALIZED FOR COVID, AND SHE WAS ABLE TO BORROW ONE FOR FREE./KATE RUDER/KHN