Insurance Fairness for Amputees: Nov 21, 2010

Sunday, November 21, 2010

More on TSA

I'm providing more stories about amputees dealing with the TSA here, here, and here. Again, I can't help but be a little amused at the general public's outrage with the new TSA practices when we've dealt with this kind of scrutiny for years.

If you're flying over the holidays, familiarize yourself with the TSA rules regarding prosthetics. Carry a copy with you in case you're subjected to anything like the nightmare situations above.

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.”