Tag: prosthetics

When Coverage Falls Short: A Shark Attack, a Prosthetic Hand, and a Bizzare Insurance Dilemma

When Coverage Falls Short: A Shark Attack, a Prosthetic Hand, and a Bizzare Insurance Dilemma

Virginia woman denied $73,000 myoelectric prosthetic hand by Cigna Healthcare highlights insurance coverage gaps for advanced prosthetics. Insurers consider benefit updates.

UK Surgeon Commits Insurance Fraud by Self-Amputating Legs

UK Surgeon Commits Insurance Fraud by Self-Amputating Legs

Neil Hopper, a UK vascular surgeon, committed insurance fraud by self-amputating his legs, highlighting challenges in medical ethics and insurance fraud detection.

Steps of Faith Addresses Insurance Gaps for Amputees with Prosthetic Aid

Steps of Faith aids amputees missing prosthetic insurance coverage through fundraising events like Thundergong!, raising over $1 million to support prosthetic limb access nationwide.