Coverage for Orthotics and Prosthetics Services

Summary

The bill would expand Medicaid payments and force individual, group, blanket, franchise and HMO health policies to pay for orthotic and prosthetic devices, needed supplies, instruction and repairs for certain eligible people. It defines eligible individuals as children under 18, dependent children, adults 26 or younger still on a parent’s plan, and those with developmental disabilities, and adds reporting duties for insurers. The measure failed to pass.

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