Connecticut Amputee Network (CAN) advocates for the Connecticut limb loss and limb change community by taking action in three areas: legislative advocacy, education, and organizational networking.Legislative Advocacy: We communicate the community’s needs and concerns to elected officials at the local, state and federal levels, and in turn, elected officials consult with us as experts on the community’s position on disability issues. We spearhead initiatives to stop or blunt actions that may hurt us and promote new laws and regulations that will help us.Education: We communicate with the community on disability-related issues that may impact them, keeping them abreast of developments at the state and federal level, and inform them of actions they can take. We offer educational presentations and materials regarding the law and disability rights for the community. We refer certified peer mentors to amputees as requested.Organizational Networking: Through our relationships with public and private organizations that defend the rights of all individuals with disabilities, we leverage our combined knowledge and power to protect the rights of individuals with limb loss and limb change.
On April 23, 2026, the CT House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to pass HB 5374, which includes a provision to remove the exclusion of athletic prosthetics from health insurance coverage.
The next steps include review and a vote by the CT Senate, and if passed, it will be forwarded to the Governor for signature.
HB 5374, An Act Concerning Health Coverage Mandates for Certain Health Conditions, has passed the Appropriations Committee and advances to the House for a vote.
Let’s continue to press our lawmakers for their support! Now is the time to contact your representatives again, let them know that you are following the progress of this bill, which is incredibly important to you and the entire limb loss and limb difference community.
Encourage your legislator to become a champion for this bill and work with their colleagues to bring us a WIN!
Key Legislative Leaders
In addition to your representatives, reach out to these key leaders: