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Results of the new Health Care Law...
Don't wait...call or write TODAY!!!
The Reconciliation process had the impact of
eliminating the House-passed language that explicitly clarified coverage
for "durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and related
supplies" in the standard benefits package that health plans must offer.
The final bill does cover "rehabilitation services and devices" which
has always been viewed as including coverage of O&P care. But this
means that additional efforts will be required throughout the regulatory
process to ensure that O&P is a covered benefit in the standard
benefits package.
CALL OR EMAIL YOUR LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVES TODAY!
TAKE ACTION!
Please call your representative and senator today and
let them know that you expect healthcare reform to provide adequate
coverage for all Americans, including people with limb loss!
Call the U.S. Capitol
Switchboard at (202)224-3121 and ask for your senators' and/or
representative's office.
Or send them an email!
Click here to find your House Member.
Click here to find your Senate Member.
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The Paralympics are over.
WHISTLER, British Columbia -- The 2010 Winter Paralympics have been
declared closed by the president of the International Paralympic
Committee.
Sir Phillip Craven officially ended Canada's first
Paralympic Games before a crowd of thousands gathered in rainy Whistler,
British Columbia.
Following the IPC President's speech was the official presentation of
the Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award to Endo Takayuki of Japan and
Collette Bourgonje of Canada. The Award recognizes elite athletes with a
disability who have demonstrated an exceptional level of determination
to overcome their adversities through sport and the Paralympic Games.
Also recognized during the Closing Ceremony were the winners of the
IPC Athletes' Council Election, which included Katarzyna Rogowiec from
Poland in Biathlon & Cross-Country Skiing (275 votes), Todd
Nicholson, Canada in Ice Sledge Hockey (203 votes), and Eskil Hagen from
Norway in Ice Sledge Hockey (193 votes).
The Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games took place in Whistler and
Vancouver from 12-21 March 2010, with events in Alpine Skiing,
Biathlon, Ice Sledge Hockey and Wheelchair Curling. To relive the
Opening and Closing Ceremony, as well as the competitions of the
Vancouver Games, check out the IPC's internet channel, the
best source for Paralympic Sport content.
Click here for the US medalists.
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