Tag: Medicare

On September 1, Medicare expanded its coverage of microprocessor knees (MPKs) to include K2-level amputees.  It’s a win for the ...

On September 1, Medicare will expand its coverage of microprocessor knees to include K2-level amputees. Here’s what to know about ...

Medicare is considering a policy reform that would extend coverage for microprocessor knees to many K2 amputees. At present, only ...

Medicare Advantage’s lower premiums and out-of-pocket caps are appealing. But as an amputee, you might find that lower costs translate ...

Assuming federal offices go dark over the weekend, how will the limb-loss community be impacted? We consulted a range of ...

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators wants Medicare to revise its coverage policies regarding wheelchairs. Here’s what you can do ...

Do diabetes wellness visits really make a difference? According to a new study, the routine visits reduce amputation risk by ...

Tammy Duckworth, one of the Senate's strongest advocates for disability rights and the only amputee currently serving in the chamber, ...

In 2004, when US Army Captain Tammy Duckworth, now a senator from Illinois, woke up at Walter Reed Army Medical ...