Committee hears H.432 to expand insurance coverage to orthotics and activity‑specific prosthetics Legislative staff, insurers and disability‑advocates discussed H.432, which would add orthotic devices to existing prosthetic coverage, require nondiscriminatory utilization review, mandate network access or out‑of‑network referral and require insurer reporting; Blue Cross and advocates urged more data on costs and utilization before a mandate.

A groundbreaking bill in Vermont aims to expand health insurance coverage for prosthetics and orthotics, but will it truly meet the needs of those who rely on these essential devices?

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Disability advocates warn House Education committee that rushed governance and funding changes risk denying services Disability Law Project and Vermont Legal Aid told the committee that special-education systems lack capacity, described 'no-service' letters and long waits for specialized programs, and urged modeling and safeguards to ensure federal IDEA obligations are met before implementation.

Disability advocates are sounding the alarm in Vermont, warning that proposed education funding changes could lead to devastating service denials for students with disabilities.

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Disability Advocates Propose Checklist for Addressing Town Hardship Claims Advocates share a list of hardships to help design proactive solutions for disabled individuals.

Vermont is leading the charge to make public meetings and elections accessible for everyone, with a new checklist aimed at breaking down barriers for individuals with disabilities.

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