By Ryan Geddie, Government Relations Specialist Barriers to access can exist for people with limb loss or limb difference even in places you might not expect. Many people in our community have stories of being denied access to rollercoasters or other theme park rides...
Amputee Coalition Expresses Support for the Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act
The Amputation Coalition recently provided a comment letter in support of The Medicare Orthotic and Prosthetic Patient-Centered Care Act (H.R. 4315) introduced on June 23, 2023, in the U.S. House of Representatives. The purpose of the act is to improve access to...
The Amputee Coalition Shows Support for Amputation Reduction and Compassion Act
In favor of pre-amputation care, the Amputation Coalition has provided a comment letter in support of the Amputation Reduction and Compassion (ARC) Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Congressman Donald Payne, Jr. on June 21, 2023. The letter emphasizes that this act...
Amputee Coalition Signs on to CCD Fiscal Policy Task Force Letter on Budget Allocations
The Amputee Coalition recently signed on to the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) comment letter opposing the recent budget cuts to federal departments such as the Departments of Health and Human Services, Education, Labor, Agriculture,...
The Amputee Coalition Signs on to CCD’s Letter for Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services
Seeking greater transparency in healthcare, the Amputee Coalition has signed on to the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities’ (CCD) letter for Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services (CMS-2442-P). The CCD is the largest coalition of approximately 100 national...
The Amputee Coalition Signs on to the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities Letter to Help Public Make More Informed Medical Decisions
As an advocate for the people in the healthcare space, the Amputee Coalition has signed on to the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities’ (CCD) letter on Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Managed Care Access, Finance, and Quality...
The Amputee Coalition Signs on to ITEM Coalition’s Letter Seeking Power Standing Systems Coverage
Continuing to advocate for people who use wheelchairs as a mobility aide, the Amputee Coalition has signed on to the Independence Through Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid (ITEM) Coalition’s letter which ultimately seeks expanded Medicare coverage for standing...
Regional Ambassador Kristine McGuire Focuses on Advancing Policy Across the Prairie Region
Initially connecting with the Amputee Coalition to help her patients, Kristine McGuire has since stepped into an even larger volunteer leadership role as inaugural Regional Ambassador for the Prairie Region. Although not an amputee herself, Kristine works with the...
Amputee Coalition Supports Air Carrier Access Amendments Act
Advocacy is one of the core tenets of our mission here at the Amputee Coalition and we are committed to supporting legislation that will benefit the limb loss and limb difference community. Initiated by the Government Relations department, the Amputee Coalition is...
CMS Expands Medicare Coverage of Power Seat Elevation
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2023 Contact: Peter W. Thomas, ITEM Coalition Coordinator - Peter.Thomas@powerslaw.com | 202-607-5780 National Coverage Determination Released; Enthusiastically Applauded by Disability and Rehabilitation Community...