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...
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...
By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist 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...
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...
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...
By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist Having lived most of her life as an able-bodied person, Jean Mwale has witnessed both sides—before and after amputation. Like many others, she is experiencing firsthand the physical challenges and insurance...
ARKANSAS PASSES SO KIDS CAN MOVE LEGISLATION We are happy to announce that on April 5, 2023, Arkansas HB1252 passed the state Senate 30-1. Arkansas HB1252 is legislation that aligns with the “So Kids Can Move” (SKCM) insurance fairness bill, like New Mexico’s, “So...
As we reflect on everything we’ve accomplished during this year’s Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month and Advocacy Forum, we recognize that it wouldn’t be possible without hardworking advocates like you! Tammie Higginbotham is one such advocate who helped...
By Ryan Geddie, Government Relations Specialist April is rapidly approaching, which means it’s almost Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month. This April, the Amputee Coalition will be leveraging the increased visibility of the limb loss and limb difference...
By Ryan Geddie, Government Relations Specialist This week, Ashlie White, our chief programs officer, and I had the opportunity to travel to New Mexico to advocate for HB131, otherwise known as So New Mexicans Can Move. This legislation, if passed, would guarantee that...