ACA Names New Editor and Senior Editor Knoxville, TN. -- Rick Bowers and Bill Dupes, employees in the Publications Department of the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA), have been promoted to editor and senior editor, respectively.
“The Best Thing in the World” Raised in a small, supportive community, Jaymie Kraus didn’t learn about the adversities and opportunities of people with limb differences until she became an adult
Computerized Limb Coverage: A Letter to Practitioners and Bibliography The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) has joined together with manufacturers of myoelectric and computerized devices, and beneficiary representatives, to work on reversing certain imprudent medical policies regarding coverage of these de
The Power of Peers This article looks at the importance of peers in providing guidance and emotional support when faced with an amputation.
Funding Raising for Your Support Group This fact sheet discusses support group member involvement in fundraising. Ideas for different types of fundraisers are included as well.
Starting a Support Group: The Basics Starting a support group is a responsibility, a challenge, and a very meaningful experience. This fact sheet offers a listing of some basic steps needed to start a support group. Steps were compiled from successful support groups and organizations all ove
Understanding ACA's Peer Network This fact sheet offers an explanation of ACA's national peer network. Details covered include the network's purpose and how it works, as well as the required training for peer visitors.
Giving Back - Couples Who Peer Visit This article takes a brief look at couples that do peer visitation as part of the Amputee Coalition of America's National Peer Network.
ACA Announces New Publication for Parents The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) is proud to announce the release of Expectations: Parenting Children and Teens With Limb Differences. This 36-page resource guide addresses some of the issues parents face after giving birth to a baby with a limb dif
ADVOCACY UPDATE: Turning the Insurance Trend Around - InMotion Nov/Dec 2005 Whatever coverage our insurance plans are providing is in jeopardy. If the trend continues, we will have to pay more out of pocket for our future prosthetic devices. To prevent this scenario, we need to write letters to our state representatives about thi
New Jersey Call to Action There are two bills in the New Jersey Legislature, Assembly Bill 2774 (A-2774) and Senate Bill 2752 (S-2752), which would revise the insurance law to require insurance carriers in the state to pay for Orthotic and prosthetic equipment using the same stand
New Jersey Call to Action There are two bills in the New Jersey Legislature, Assembly Bill 2774 (A-2774) and Senate Bill 2752 (S-2752), which would revise the insurance law to require insurance carriers in the state to pay for Orthotic and prosthetic equipment using the same stand
Support Insurance Coverage for Prosthetics in Iowa! This Thursday, February 16th, the Senate Commerce Committee will hold a discussion on the proposed Senate Study Bill (SSB) 1281, a study bill requiring healthcare benefit coverage for prosthetic devices.
Working for Quality Care in Florida! On Wednesday, February 22, the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) joined the Florida Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists (FAOP) for an exhibition in Tallahassee at the capitol to reach out to legislators and their staff to raise awareness about the
Working for Prosthetic Parity in Iowa! Last week, in the midst of a snowstorm, the Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing on the proposed Senate Study Bill SSB 1281, a study bill requiring healthcare benefits for prosthetic devices.
People With Diabetes Need Your Help! S. 1955, also known as the Health Insurance Marketplace Modernization and Affordability Act, creates federal Association Health Plans (AHPs) that could jeopardize diabetes coverage for employees of small businesses, which is currently guaranteed in 46 sta
Oppose Federal Attacks on Quality Healthcare Coverage! When the sponsors of the Health Insurance Marketplace Modernization and Affordability Act of 2005 (S. 1955) introduced the bill last November, they claimed that it would expand healthcare access. The sponsors have continued to make these claims as the bil
Join the Effort to Enhance NIH Rehabilitation Research! The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) is working with an alliance of 25 national organizations to raise the status of the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to an Institute or independen
Senate Bill 1955 Pushed Back As a result of the nearly 20,000 messages sent to the U.S. Senate by people like you opposing Senate Bill 1955, the vote will be postponed for another week or so.
Celebrating Victory! The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) has been working hard to oppose the Health Insurance Marketplace Modernization and Affordability Act of 2005 (S. 1955), and we are excited to announce that this bill was defeated in the Senate on May 11!
Tennessee Parity Organizing Meetings The Amputee Coalition of America invites you to a series of community information and organizing meetings to discuss prosthetic parity in Tennessee!
Oregon Parity Meeting The Amputee Coalition of America invites you to a community information and organizing meeting to discuss prosthetic parity in Oregon!
Help Improve Access to Assistive Devices Call to action for the "Medicare Independent Living Act of 2006" (S.3677) and to improve Medicare's regulation of assistive devices.
Help Improve Access to Assistive Devices Call to action for the "Medicare Independent Living Act of 2006" (S.3677) and to improve Medicare's regulation of assistive devices.
Help Improve Access to Assistive Devices Call to action for the "Medicare Independent Living Act of 2006" (S.3677) and to improve Medicare's regulation of assistive devices.
Help Improve Access to Assistive Devices Call to action for the "Medicare Independent Living Act of 2006" (S.3677) and to improve Medicare's regulation of assistive devices.
Prosthetic Parity Campaign Making Major Strides ACA's prosthetic parity campaign gains nationwide attention with 26 states making strides in the battle for coverage and a congressional bill in the beginning stages.
Kicking for Kids Who Can't Event in Washington, D.C. Kicking For Kids Who Can't is an event taking place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on October 7th, 2007. Kids adults of all ages will kick with all of their might to raise money to benefit the Limbs For Life Foundation, a Non-Profit 501(c)(3), w
Kicking for Kids Who Can't Event in Washington, D.C. Kicking For Kids Who Can't is an event taking place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on October 7th, 2007. Kids adults of all ages will kick with all of their might to raise money to benefit the Limbs For Life Foundation, a Non-Profit 501(c)(3), w
Get Ready for National Family Caregivers Month in November November 2009 celebrates National Family Caregivers Month, a time to thank, support, educate and empower family caregivers – those individuals providing care to loved ones living with chronic illness, disability or the frailties of old age.
Subject: Support insurance coverage for prosthetics in NJ
SSB 1281, a study bill requiring health care benefits for prosthetic devices passed through committee on a unanimous voice vote last week.This is a huge victory for prosthetic parity in Iowa!!
We want to thank the committee for their rousing support of this important legislation!
→Contact
the sub-committee today to thank them for their support of SSB 1281!
Sen. Jeff Angelo (R-Creston) jeff.angelo@legis.state.ia.us
Sen. Tom Courtney (D-Burlington) thomas.courtney@legis.state.ia.us
Sen. Mark Zieman (R-Postville) mark.zieman@legis.state.ia.us
Sen. Roger Stewart (D-Preston) roger.stewart@legis.state.ia.us
The study bill has now been assigned a bill number – S.F. 2367.Now that the committee has recommended passage, we need your continued activism to keep the bill moving!This legislation will ensure prosthetic parity – health coverage benefits for prosthetic devices will at a minimum be equal to the coverage that is provided for under federal laws.
It is important that Iowans contact their state senator to urge them to support the bill.Take action today!
Contact your senator.A sample e-mail with talking
points is included below.
I am urging you to support SF 2367, a bill requiring health care benefits for prosthetic
devices.
Right now many people with limb loss are being told that
their insurance company restricts them to one prosthesis per lifetime or to
$2,500 or less in prosthetic care. That is why your support is so
important.These changes in insurance
plans are having a devastating effect on amputees and their families.
Unable
to afford prostheses, people with limb loss are at risk for dangerous and
costly secondary conditions.The provision
of prostheses helps to reduce pain, decrease dependence on caretakers, and cut
down the chance of diabetic-related infection leading to limb amputation. This
results in a savings in overall medical costs.
Please,
support SF 2367 and protect coverage for prosthetics in order to ensure that
people with limb loss are given the opportunity to lead a full and productive
life.