I am writing on behalf of a number of our constituents in Utah regarding prosthetic parity legislation. Eleven states have passed prosthetic parity legislation, and there has been a federal bill introduced in the House of Representatives (HR5615). We are hoping to raise awareness at the state level to help amputees living without adequate coverage regain their freedom.
Dan Ignaszewski
National advocacy specialist
Amputee Coalition of America
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