Alabama: ObamaCare Is Too Expensive for a Woman With a Prosthetic Leg
This is a modal window.
Obamacare Is Too Expensive For A Woman With A Prosthetic Leg (Washington Free Beacon)
Doris Lester, a prosthetic wearer who lost her left leg last year, cannot afford Obamacare and is worried she will not be able to afford treatment for her prosthetics.
She has also been plagued by high blood pressure and diabetes.
Lester’s original prosthesis came from Alabama Artificial Limb with a grant from Easter Seals. The prosthesis needs to be adjusted regularly.
“Her leg got so small that it was hurting her kneecap, so then she couldn’t walk,” her doctor said.
Her prosthesis requires expensive supplies – the liner that goes against her skin costs $800 a piece.
Lester sat down with her medical team and attempted to enroll in Obamacare for three hours, but was unsuccessful- Doris could not afford any of the plans.
Video files (1)
