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Health insurers restrict prosthetic limb coverage, raising concerns over medical necessity

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Health insurers restrict prosthetic limb coverage, raising concerns over medical necessity

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  • Health insurers are increasingly limiting coverage for prosthetic limbs, citing concerns over their medical necessity.
  • Michael Adams, a prosthetic limb user, faced denial for a crucial $50,000 electronic knee, despite a doctor’s prescription.
  • The discrepancy in coverage extends to the amputee community, with many feeling this amounts to discrimination.
  • Approximately 2.3 million people live with limb loss in the U.S., with coverage for prosthetics varying greatly between plans.
  • Adams's case highlights broader issues of insurance fairness, as about half of states have laws requiring parity for prosthetic coverage.

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