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Lawmakers hear from veterans, prosthetists and patients on SB 132 to expand insurance coverage for activity‑specific prosthetics
Summary
Sen. Bill Gannon introduced SB 132 to require coverage of activity‑specific prosthetic devices for adults, saying access to sport‑and‑activity components improves recipients’ mobility and quality of life.
Sen. Bill Gannon, sponsor of Senate Bill 132, told the Health and Human Services Committee he filed the bill to let adults access additional prosthetic devices for sports and activity beyond a single “everyday” prosthesis. He said younger adults and active older adults benefit from activity‑specific components for biking, swimming, skiing and running and that broader access can improve health and quality of life.
The committee heard from prosthetists, patients and insurers in a two‑hour session that juxtaposed personal testimony with actuarial and regulatory cautions. Jason Lalah, a certified prosthetist and clinical director at Next Step Bionics & Prosthetics, described the technical differences between everyday feet and activity‑specific…
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