Relating to: health insurance coverage of prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic braces. (FE)

Summary

The bill creates new statutes that require disability insurance and self‑insured health plans of Wisconsin, its counties, cities, towns and school districts to pay for prosthetic limbs and custom orthotic braces deemed medically necessary. Coverage must include the device, related parts, instructions, reasonable repairs and replacements, and follow federal program standards. Plans can use normal prior‑authorization processes but must provide written explanations for any denial.

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