Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Expanding Youth Access to Prosthetics Care Press Release - Monday, August 7, 2023 Illinois becomes fifth state in nation to pass act SPRINGFIELD - On Monday, August 7, Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 2195, also known as the "So Kids Can...
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 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...
All Hands On Deck: Medicaid Beneficiaries Must Take Action to Keep Their Coverage
By Alison Barkoff, Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration for Community Living People enrolled in Medicaid may have to take action to remain covered and there are steps they can take if they lose Medicaid. As previously shared (on 3/22...
Join the ACL in Observance of Medicare Fraud Prevention Week
During the week of June 5-11, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and its Senior Medicare Patrol Resource Center lead the nation's observance of Medicare Fraud Prevention Week. Established in 2022, this week focuses on raising awareness of the actions...
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...
Arkansas Passes So Kids Can Move Legislation
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...
Movement Starts in New Mexico
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...
New Mexico Bill Calls for Expanded Coverage of Prostheses
Two representatives soon are expected to introduce the So New Mexicans Can Move Act in the state legislature. Amputee Coalition Chief Programs Officer Ashlie White and Government Relations Specialist Ryan Geddie will be in Santa Fe to testify before the legislature. ...