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New Web Site Offers Voice for People with Paralysis
Got something to say about public policy? Spinal cord advocates, or anyone living with paralysis can share their thoughts (and read what others have to say) at a new consumer website dedicated to grassroots advocacy on issues that affect people with spinal cord Injury and disorders. The site, www.spinalcordadvocates.org, is a product of the unique collaboration between two of the nation’s leading nonprofit membership organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life of all Americans with spinal cord injuries and disorders -- National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA) and United Spinal Association.
Make Sure Your Medicare Equipment and Supplies Get Paid For
Do you have a prescription for durable medical equipment? Then be sure your physician has recently enrolled in the Medicare internet based PECOS system or Medicare will not pay for the items and instead you could be held financially liable. Learn more about this and other policies that impact your life at http://www.spinalcordadvocates.org/.
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