Content Type: Advocacy
The article below higlight’s NJ’s new law that County paratransit systems will be starting Uber-like services, complete with phone apps, supported by $56 million of State funding. The law will help fill the gap for disabled/senior folks who currently live or work just outside of public transportation service areas.
This is a step in the right direction but Advocacy is still needed!!
View the full article – Governor signs law to expand microtransit to seniors, disabled residents statewide • New Jersey Monitor
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United Spinal is calling on disability advocates. For years, Medicare rules have forced wheelchair users to pay the full cost of a carbon fiber or titanium frame out of pocket. But on July 20, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a fix.
The Choices for Increased Mobility Act (H.R. 1703/S. 247) requires Medicare to create billing codes so you pay only the difference for an ultralight frame. It costs taxpayers nothing. The bill moved because of advocates like you, who put it in front of their representatives at this year’s Roll on Capitol Hill.
This is a bipartisan sponsored that know needs the Senate to approve it next. Your Senators need to hear from you today!
You can use this link – Advocacy Action created by United Spinal to contact your senators for this issue.