• Why insurance companies are denying coverage for prosthetic limbs

  • Apr 13 2025
  • Length: 6 mins
  • Podcast

Why insurance companies are denying coverage for prosthetic limbs

  • Summary

  • More than 2 million Americans are living with limb loss. A federal report says that number is expected to almost double by 2050. Recent reporting by KFF Health News found that many who have lost limbs are hitting roadblocks when they try to get insurance to cover the cost of prosthetic limbs. Ali Rogin speaks with KFF Health News contributing writer Michelle Andrews to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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