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Change Texas Cleft Law

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Megan mcglocklin
7 years ago

My son will need years of orthodontic surgery and procedure and like most medical procedures for cleft kids, they were designed to improve the quality of life of the child. These kids right to normalize their lives and it should be covered.

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David McDonald
7 years ago

If this were your child what would you want for them?... Do that

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Sarah
7 years ago

Get his done!

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Sarah Eberlein
7 years ago

Thank you for doing this! As the Mom of a cleft affected child, it is greatly appreciated.

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Elizabeth Bench
7 years ago

For Ollie!

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April Gonzales
7 years ago

This is absolutely necessary!

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Donna
7 years ago

My son who is 21 years old was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate. We have literally spent over $50,000 in orthodontic care out-of-pocket and he is currently still in braces. Restructuring his teeth and Jaws to be able to speak and eat is an essential medical need for cleft kids! Thank you for bringing forth your petition.

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Kimberly Ramirez
7 years ago

Please change the law!

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Priscilla David
7 years ago

This is important to me.

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Carrie Crawford
7 years ago

Signed

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stacey odell
7 years ago

this should absolutely be covered by insurance along with several other things this isn't cosmetic it's medically needed

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Jacob Garrett
7 years ago

I was born with cleft lip and palate. I have gone through either 5 or 6 surgeries for my defect. I've been going through the "CRS" or "Children's Rehabilitative Services." I haven't had to pay for any of my surgeries nor visits to my doctors because of this defect. The CRS has covered me ever since I was born that I am aware of. If I'm incorrect then so be it.

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Jenni Salinas
7 years ago

Signed and prayers for you!

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Kelly Turner
7 years ago

As the mother of a cleft child, I know how EXTREMELY important each step can be during the process of necessary procedures, treatments and surgeries. This process is critical to ensure cleft children the ability to speak, to eat and many other abilities that many of us take for granted. Insurance companies should help cover the cost of this life changing process!

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michelle henson
7 years ago

I was born in1973 with cleft lip and palate and nose. Thank god for Columbia University Hospital, and Cripple Children's Insurance, my parents never had a single bill. No parent should have to worry about money to help their child have a normal life and no child should have to be permanently disfigured because a insurance dosnt feel it is cost effective to help the child.

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Nathaniel Reese
7 years ago

My youngest son was born with both cleft palette and cleft lip.

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Meredith Glueck
7 years ago

Cleft lip and palate treatments should be covered by insurance - medical and dental.

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Jennifer Salomonson
7 years ago

This is not just a cosemtic issue. These surgeries need coverage.

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Lil
7 years ago

Keep fighting girly!!!

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Lilliana
7 years ago

Stay strong !