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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Congress Takes First Step Toward Improving Prosthetic Coverage
The GAO has accepted a bipartisan Congressional request to investigate the cost and accessibility of prosthetic devices, along with amputees' access to rehab and other health services.
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Bipartisan Senate Group Urges Medicare Changes
Tammy Duckworth, one of the Senate’s strongest advocates for disability rights and the only amputee currently serving in the chamber, is pushing for Medicare changes that would offer greater insurance coverage for wheelchair-using amputees, and might eventually impact the way Medicare covers prosthetic technology. “We write to request that the U.S. Centers for Medicare and...
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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...
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Beyond Opioids
Prosthetic Technology as Pain Management
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Sweet Success
Cake Artist Gets Second Chance at Chosen Career
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Overturning Insurance Denials
Education + Persistence = Authorization
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The Economic Woes Of Being An Amputee
Health Insurance, Healthcare Costs, and Threats to Your Financial Future