April 23, 2026, “Opinion: Access to the appropriate prosthetic and orthotic care should not be a luxury in Connecticut” was published on CTInsider.com. Great publicity for our legislative push! Write to your local newspaper and ask them to cover our story!
On to a Vote in the House
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:
- Matt Ritter, Speaker of the House: matthew.ritter@cga.ct.gov or (860) 240-8585
- Jason Rojas, Majority Leader: jason.rojas@cga.ct.gov or (860) 240-8585
- Vincent Candelora, Minority Leader: vincent.candelora@cga.ct.gov or use his contact form or call (860) 240-8700.
Be sure to include a link to SEBCM: So Every BODY Can Move
Interested in Becoming a Certified Peer Visitor?
If you are interested in attending an Amputee Coalition Certified Peer Visitor Training, please complete this survey. The results of this survey will be used to gauge interest, learn more about who is interested, and determine where to hold upcoming trainings. For more information on the steps you need to take to become a Certified Peer Visitor, visit the Amputee Coalition website.