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Committee advances bill to require prosthetic and orthotic coverage from podiatrists
Summary
The Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee amended and released Assembly Bill 3856 (and companion Senate Bill 1439), aligning the Assembly and Senate texts to require health‑benefit coverage of orthotic and prosthetic appliances obtained from licensed podiatrists. Supporters said the change aids mobility and participation; at least one member voiced concerns that mandates raise premiums.
The Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee on [date not specified] amended and released Assembly Bill 3856 — made identical to Senate Bill 1439 — to require health benefits coverage for orthotic and prosthetic appliances obtained from licensed podiatrists. Committee materials and witnesses said the change is intended to expand access to medically necessary devices for patients with limb loss or limb difference.
Steven Slowinski, a pediatric orthotist who led New Jersey’s team on the national…
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