Support Community for Amputees

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This is a support community for amputees and their families, to discuss the issues facing those with limb loss in a safe, friendly environment.

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Virginia mom who lost arm in shark attack learns insurance won’t cover $73K prosthetic hand: ‘They won’t help me’ (nypost.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by ExtremeDullard to c/amputee

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Another person who has to turn to GoFundMe to get proper prosthetic care. Truly the sign of a functioning society when people have to resort to the generosity of others through a private for-profit crowdfunding platform to lead a normal life.

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[–] ExtremeDullard 6 points 2 weeks ago

This is not true and people need to stop perpetuating it

I read up on this and you are correct. I thought shareholder primacy was enshrined in corporate law but it isn't.

I stand corrected. Thanks!