Virginia lawmakers unanimously passed a law that strengthens insurance protections for amputees. It could have big national implications for the limb-loss community.
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Amputee Newsmakers: June 10-16, 2021
Heartless insurers of the week: Sanford Health and the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System. Their one-leg-per-lifetime policy leaves North Dakota resident Jason Hunter to layer on 32 socks every time he uses his prosthesis. That’s what it takes to get something even remotely close to a decent fit with his current socket. A left...
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Amputee Coalition: National Conference and Legislative Update
It’s a busy week over at the Amputee Coalition. Two big pieces of news have come out, and both require action on your part. First, registration is now open for the organization’s annual conference. The all-online event will take place August 19 through 22, with tracks on health and wellness, work and career, youth and...