NY: Update on Prosthetic Parity
Morgan Sheets
Description
Collection
Title:
NY: Update on Prosthetic Parity
Creator:
Morgan Sheets
Date:
6/22/2006
Text:
Amputee Coalition Update
Background: The New York parity bill was first introduced in 2001.
Following the initial presentation of the bill both the Assembly and Senate
bills were referred to committee in 2005 and then again in 2006.
Progress: 2006 was the first year that the New York coalition worked with
the ACA through the Action Plan for People with Limb Loss (APPLL).
On May 16th, the ACA brought together activists for a strategy meeting in
New York City. The focus of the meeting was the need to educate legislators
on the merits of the bill and raise awareness throughout the Empire State.
Status: Even though a great flurry of action happened after the May
organizing meeting, we missed the opportunity to have the bill heard in
the 2006 session. The session recently ended, but we will continue to work
hard to until we have a prosthetic parity bill on the books!
What's Next: The ACA is working with stakeholders, as well as the
campaign committee to organize a wide scale education effort to raise
awareness about the need for prosthetic parity and build support in
anticipation of working with legislators to re-introduce the bill in 2007.
We need your help to keep parity moving in New York!
· Tell 10 people you know about our work for prosthetic parity.
A sample e-mail is included below.
· Write a letter to the editor and send it in to your local newspaper.
This is a great way to raise awareness in your community.
· Contact the ACA about joining the New York Parity campaign committee.
<Email Address Redacted> or 202-742-1885
Sample E-mail to friends, family and colleagues
Dear ____,
Did you know that right now in the state of New York many amputees are unable to get prosthesis because their insurance companies refuse to pay for it? It is hard to believe, but it is true!
Without legislation to ensure coverage, many people living with the loss or absence of a limb are facing discouraging obstacles when trying to obtain prosthetic care. That is why I am working with the Amputee Coalition of America to pass a bill to require insurance companies to cover prosthetics.
Covering prosthetics means that amputees can go to work, take care of their families and live independent, productive lives. And it is not expensive.
A report found that the maximum increase in premiums for prosthetic provision would be about 12 cents per month. That is less than $1.50 per year. That is not going to push anyone off the insurance rolls or put anyone out of business. It will, however, get people the care they need!
I am writing to urge you to help me push for a bill in the New York State legislature to require insurance coverage for prosthetics. It is as simple as just writing an e-mail or making a phone call when the bill comes up next year.
Please, join me in this important fight. Contact the Amputee Coalition of America today and tell them that you support prosthetic parity in New York! Together, we can make a difference!
Sincerely,
Name, Address, Phone
Sent by:
Morgan Sheets
National Campaign Director for APPLL (Action Plan for People with Limb Loss)
Amputee Coalition of America
Direct ph. 202-742-1880
Cell Ph. 202-302-4373
Fax: (866) 599-8994
<URL Redacted> < <URL Redacted>>
Background: The New York parity bill was first introduced in 2001.
Following the initial presentation of the bill both the Assembly and Senate
bills were referred to committee in 2005 and then again in 2006.
Progress: 2006 was the first year that the New York coalition worked with
the ACA through the Action Plan for People with Limb Loss (APPLL).
On May 16th, the ACA brought together activists for a strategy meeting in
New York City. The focus of the meeting was the need to educate legislators
on the merits of the bill and raise awareness throughout the Empire State.
Status: Even though a great flurry of action happened after the May
organizing meeting, we missed the opportunity to have the bill heard in
the 2006 session. The session recently ended, but we will continue to work
hard to until we have a prosthetic parity bill on the books!
What's Next: The ACA is working with stakeholders, as well as the
campaign committee to organize a wide scale education effort to raise
awareness about the need for prosthetic parity and build support in
anticipation of working with legislators to re-introduce the bill in 2007.
We need your help to keep parity moving in New York!
· Tell 10 people you know about our work for prosthetic parity.
A sample e-mail is included below.
· Write a letter to the editor and send it in to your local newspaper.
This is a great way to raise awareness in your community.
· Contact the ACA about joining the New York Parity campaign committee.
<Email Address Redacted> or 202-742-1885
Sample E-mail to friends, family and colleagues
Dear ____,
Did you know that right now in the state of New York many amputees are unable to get prosthesis because their insurance companies refuse to pay for it? It is hard to believe, but it is true!
Without legislation to ensure coverage, many people living with the loss or absence of a limb are facing discouraging obstacles when trying to obtain prosthetic care. That is why I am working with the Amputee Coalition of America to pass a bill to require insurance companies to cover prosthetics.
Covering prosthetics means that amputees can go to work, take care of their families and live independent, productive lives. And it is not expensive.
A report found that the maximum increase in premiums for prosthetic provision would be about 12 cents per month. That is less than $1.50 per year. That is not going to push anyone off the insurance rolls or put anyone out of business. It will, however, get people the care they need!
I am writing to urge you to help me push for a bill in the New York State legislature to require insurance coverage for prosthetics. It is as simple as just writing an e-mail or making a phone call when the bill comes up next year.
Please, join me in this important fight. Contact the Amputee Coalition of America today and tell them that you support prosthetic parity in New York! Together, we can make a difference!
Sincerely,
Name, Address, Phone
Sent by:
Morgan Sheets
National Campaign Director for APPLL (Action Plan for People with Limb Loss)
Amputee Coalition of America
Direct ph. 202-742-1880
Cell Ph. 202-302-4373
Fax: (866) 599-8994
<URL Redacted> < <URL Redacted>>
Citation
Morgan Sheets, “NY: Update on Prosthetic Parity,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/226797.
