Jordan Thomas was a 16-year-old boy ready to go scuba
diving. When he got into the water, the
swirling winds carried him into a boat’s propellers. This accident caused Thomas to become a
double amputee.
Thomas knew he would always have enough money for excellent prosthesis
since his parents were both doctors. He
also knew that many children who were amputees weren’t as lucky. He decided to start the Jordan Thomas
Foundation which has raised $40,000+ to pay for prosthetics.
Thomas’ story is helping raise political activism about
prosthetics. Democratic representative Robert Andrews
created the Prosthetic and Orthotic Custom Parity Act. This act would require insurance companies to
pay for prosthetics at the identical rate for surgeries.
"It's pretty simple," Andrews said.
"Prosthetic devices are not cosmetic. You can't walk without one or you
can't lift something without one, and I think one of the reasons people are so
upset about the health care system in this country is they had hassles like
this."
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