One of the first questions we get asked when people inquire is “how much do bionic arms cost?” and the short answer is, pricing will vary depending on the level of care you may need, insurance levels and age (children have multiple re-builds included into their packages to account for growth).
Upon receiving your request we review each case and share an estimated price of how much it will cost to get a Hero Arm, and the multiple funding pathways available for you to explore. It’s our mission to make our technology accessible to those who need it most, so no matter your financial circumstances we’re going to do everything we can to help you get your arm. Your personal champion at Open Bionics is Sarah Lockey. Sarah has been in your exact shoes and had to fundraise for multiple pieces of medical equipment and care for her daughter Tilly. Getting you what you need is personal for Sarah. Sarah who was thrown into the world of prosthetics after her daughter had to have a life-altering bilateral amputation to save her life at 15-months.
Sarah has fundraised for Tilly’s Hero Arms and was amazed by the transformative impact the devices had on her daughter. She has since dedicated her life to helping individuals get access to this advanced technology. To date, she has helped over 100 people secure funds needed to cover the costs of getting a Hero Arm. That’s over $1.5m going directly to pay for patient care.
Here, she talks through the multiple funding pathways available to those interested in getting a Hero Arm but unsure of how to fund it.
Sarah Lockey is a Customer Success Officer at Open Bionics and works with individuals and families to put together a fundraising package that you’re comfortable with outside of insurance coverage. If you are looking for advice on how much a does a prosthetic arm cost on insurance, our clinician Daniel has put this guide together. It doesn’t matter if you need help raising funds for out of pocket costs, the full arm cost, or just need support to cover travel fees, Sarah has amazing hints and tips to help you reach your funding goal of getting a Hero Arm.
Sarah was recently in New York for the Big Hero 3 campaign, where she helped three families with the Open Bionics Foundation and the Lucky Fin Project raise all the funds needed for three Hero Arms in under a month!
All advice and consultations with Sarah are completely free so even if you’re nervous about embarking in the world of fundraising, Sarah will be there with you every step of the way to ensure you have the support you need.
When you get in touch with our team do let us know if funding is a concern. While over 50% of people with health insurance get the Hero Arm 100% funded, we know that even minimal out of pocket costs can make individuals and families feel worried. We have great relationships with incredible charitable trusts and organizations who are here to help you access grants and funding to help cover costs.
If you are ready to begin your bionic journey, we can’t wait to meet you! There’s no commitment from you needed, our team is happy to answer any questions you may have to help you work out what’s possible.
If you're looking for grants – start here
Sarah has put together this guide of some of the charitable trusts and foundations that offer grants and funding support for prosthetic devices. Sarah has relationships with many of these foundations, and many more not listed.
The post “How much do bionic arms cost?” – Depends on your pathway says Sarah appeared first on Open Bionics.