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Committee endorses bill to require private insurers to cover pediatric prosthetics
Summary
HB406 would require private insurance plans to provide medically appropriate prosthetic and custom orthotic devices for children and young adults 21 and under without arbitrary limits; committee approved the bill unanimously.
Representative Martin (speaker S8) told the committee HB406 would ensure children and young adults 21 and younger have access to medically appropriate prosthetic and custom orthotic devices through private insurance plans without discriminatory or arbitrary coverage limits. The sponsor said that as children grow, prosthetic needs change and current coverage often limits access to devices needed for daily activities.
A member asked whether the bill is an insurance mandate; the sponsor confirmed that it would be considered a mandate. After brief questions and remarks about potential cost implications, the committee voted 13–0 to advance HB406 to Finance, Ways and Means.
Sponsor emphasized the intent is to reduce barriers so young people can participate in everyday life activities such as running and swimming.
