14th October 2026
Will insurance cover a bionic arm? It’s the question we hear most, and for most of our patients the answer is yes. Nearly 9 in 10 of our patients get approved by insurance.
Coverage depends on your individual plan, but you don’t have to navigate the process alone.
Insurance can feel complicated, especially if you’re not sure where to begin. So our upper-limb specialists have put together a free 11-page guide, built on what we’ve learned from a decade of helping patients get their bionic arms funded. It gives you clear first steps and shows you what to expect along the way.
Our job is to translate a person’s goals into clinical documentation that insurers understand. When you clearly show how a prosthesis improves daily activities – cooking, carrying objects, using tools, working safely – it becomes much easier for insurers to evaluate the request.
Jonah Rhymer, CPO, Open Bionics Clinician
Most insurance plans run on a calendar year. What you’ve already paid toward your deductible and out-of-pocket costs this year resets on January 1. Insurance approvals can take time, so starting the process now gives you the best chance of making the most of this year’s plan.
Download our free guide to find out where to start, what to expect and whether insurance is the right route for funding your bionic arm.
Download the free guide →Coverage and out-of-pocket costs depend on your individual plan and situation. We can’t guarantee funding for any individual, but we’ll help you understand your options.
