On Thursday, January 18, 2023, Medicare announced that the proposed changes to the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for Lower Limb Prosthetics would cover microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knees (MPKs) and expand coverage for certain prosthetic feet for individuals with transfemoral (above-the-knee) limb loss/limb difference who are limited community ambulators (K-level 2) and meet certain medical criteria.
Representing a significant breakthrough for above-knee amputees, the proposed Local Coverage Determination (LCD) announced on Thursday, January 18, seeks to expand access to microprocessor-controlled knee (MPK) technology for Medicare beneficiaries who have a K2...
The National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics (NAAOP) is accepting applications for its annual health policy/advocacy fellowship. NAAOP is a national nonprofit association advocating for consumers/patients requiring orthotic and prosthetic...
Reprinted from the U.S. Department of Justice website The Justice Department today sent to the Federal Register for publication a notice of proposed rulemaking under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that aims to improve access to medical...
Are you ready to build relationships with lawmakers, take action with fellow advocates, and mobilize your community networks to enhance the quality of life for individuals who have limb loss and/or limb difference? If so, the Amputee Coalition Lead Advocate...
Join Center for Medicare Director Dr. Meena Seshamani and other White House, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services officials for a webinar briefing tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9 at 2:00pm ET to discuss...
As we embark on a new year, the Amputee Coalition is actively seeking your input to shape its focus on public policy issues in 2024. Your valuable ratings on the following policy areas will play a crucial role in guiding the Coalition's strategic priorities and...
In response to the proposed changes assessing disability status, the Amputee Coalition submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Census Bureau requesting the agency reconsider transitioning from the American Community Survey (ACS) to the Washington Group Short Set (WGSS)...
Santa Claus made an early appearance when he made a surprise visit to 6-year-old advocate Hope Burnett during a prosthetic appointment at Hanger Clinic in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Daniel Zuniga covered the story for the Rio Rancho Observer. Santa, otherwise known as...
By Ryan Geddie, Government Relations Specialist Flying should be exciting, but for many people with disabilities, the experience is often less than positive. I asked members of the AC Connect Advocacy community to share their stories about one part of the airport...