Group Health Plan Prosthetics Parity Act of 2007
To provide parity under group health plans and group health insurance coverage in the provision of benefits for prosthetic devices and components and benefits for other medical and surgical services.
previous 110th session of congress Other Bill Titles (2 more) 3/13/2008--Introduced.
Group Health Plan Prosthetics Parity Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to require a group health plan that provides both medical and surgical benefits and benefits for prosthetic devices and components to provide pro... more
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Bill Status
| Introduced | ![]() | Voted on by House | ![]() | Voted on by Senate | ![]() | Considered By President | ![]() | Bill Becomes Law |
| March 13, 2008 |
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Blog Coverage
March 17, 2009 Outsource Marketing Solutions blog: Lobbying for Arms and Legs
WASHINGTON -- Sean Brame looks bored. He's leaning forward to look down the length of the long, glass covered table, resting his cheek on his right wrist, where the doctors had to cut off his hand three years ago. Three...
March 17, 2009 Advocates call for enhanced prosthetic insurance : Covering Health
Advocates call for enhanced prosthetic insurance. Mar. 17th, 2009 by Andrew Van Dam Filed under: Government. Unlike Medicare or Medicaid, private insurers often cap annual coverage for prosthetics. In recent years, some insurers have ...
Source: Covering Health
March 17, 2009 Outsource Marketing Solutions blog: Foot For Tyler
(Saginaw, MI) The Saginaw Spirit Hockey Club and Michigan Orthopedic Services have partnered for a very special presentation taking place at this Saturday's home game. Twelve year old Tyler Adams and his dad Scott will be honored at ...











