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Senate committee asks insurers to consider coverage for prosthetic and sports devices
Summary
The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services voted to pass HCR 91, a nonbinding resolution urging health insurers and managed-care plans to provide coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices, including sports prosthetics; testimony highlighted high device costs and current limits on coverage.
The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services on Oct. 12 passed HCR 91, a resolution asking health insurers and managed-care organizations in the state to provide coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices, including sports prosthetics.
The measure does not mandate coverage but asks insurers to consider options to expand access. Supporters told the committee that advanced prosthetics can cost tens of thousands of dollars and that limited coverage leaves many people unable to participate fully in sports and physical activity.
Dr. Lewin of the…
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