Insurance Fairness for Amputees: Sep 24, 2008

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Federal Campaign Progress!

Senators Olympia Snowe (R-ME) and Tom Harkin (D-IA) introduced the Senate version of the Prosthetic Parity Bill this month. Legislation is now moving through both chambers. Thank you Carol in Maine and Jackie in Iowa! Your letters made a difference!

Quote of the Moment

Jeffrey Cain, MD, is a bilateral lower-limb amputee and a member of the Amputee Coalition’s Board of Directors and Medical Advisory Committee. Dr. Cain is an excellent example of how prosthetic devices can help amputees function in their daily lives and contribute to society rather than become dependent on it.

“Being able to have prosthetic devices means that I can take care of my patients and teach medical students,” said Dr. Cain.

Unfortunately, working people with employer-provided health insurance plans are often the ones with the biggest problems, Dr. Cain noted. “Because employer-provided insurance plans are increasingly introducing unreasonable limits and caps, if you have a job in America – if you are a hardworking member of society – you can’t afford a leg to stand on. It’s gotten that bad.”