AAH updates: Breast Pump Policy Coalition, ‘Triple A’ Act 

WASHINGTON – AAHomecare will host an exploratory call regarding breast pump policies, legislation and regulations on May 27 at 1 p.m. EST for both members and non-members. AAHomecare seeks to determine the critical needs and concerns of the space and whether the association should form a Breast Pump Policy Coalition. Topics of conversation will include: eliminating sales tax; developing a white paper on standardizing coverage of breast pumps and supplies across plans; obtaining coverage of hand-free wearable breast pumps; clearly defining policies for deluxe, upgraded and non-covered items; and determining Medicaid state goals around breastfeeding. To join, email Tilly Gambill at [email protected]...AAHomecare is among 42 stakeholders to sign on to a letter to Congress supporting bills in the House of Representatives and the Senate called the Access to Assistive Technology and Devices for Americans Study Act, or the “Triple A” Study Act. S. 1089 and H.R. 2461 would expand the knowledge base for assistive technologies and devices, and lay the groundwork for improvements in care and policy solutions to support people with limb loss, limb difference and other mobility impairments. The letter in the House and Senate are spearheaded by the ITEM Coalition.