Fighting for what you need: Insurance coverage for Genium® and C-Leg®

Check out this video to hear from people who successfully fought for insurance coverage for Genium® and C-Leg® microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knees. Some of their tips:
1. Research the technology that's available. Get educated on the benefits that will help you get "back to life."
2. Use physicians, therapists, and other members of your health care team to help build your case.
3. Your prosthetist should be your biggest support. He/she can help you meet your goals for physical activity AND help with the fight for reimbursement. They can work with physicians and others to gather the documentation you will need.
4. In making your case, be clear and specific about how a microprocessor knee will help get you where you need to be: back to work, back to contributing to society.
5. Be persistent. Don't give up.
Selecting a great rehab team is critical to making sure your outcomes are all they can be. The process takes time and dedication, whether you are working through insurance coverage questions, partnering with your Prosthetist for fitting, or spending the therapy time it takes to drive the outcomes you are looking for. Understanding the process and what you can expect is a key first step to being your own best advocate.
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