October 10, 2009
Nine bills were introduced this year that would reduce barriers to access to health care for people with disabilities.
AB 214
April 3, 2009
Requires Group and Individual Plans to Provide Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Coverage and Removes Benefit Limits on DME
Schwarzenegger Vetoes DREDF Bill
September 30, 2008
California Governor Schwarzenegger vetoes DREDF's Durable Medical Equipment parity bill
DME Bills in California
February 13, 2008
SB 1198 – Initiative to Remove Annual Benefit Limits on Durable Medical Equipment in Private Health Plans in California
Proposed Federal Legislation to Increase Healthcare Accessibility
July 19, 2007
Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) has introduced legislation to establish accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment and create wellness grants to fund health programs that focus on the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities.