What type of AOPA Membership is right for you?
AOPA knows that every O&P business is unique. So, we offer a variety of membership types.
What type of Membership is right for your organization?
AOPA offers four membership types: Patient Care Facility, Supplier, Education & Research, and International. Each type of membership features unique benefits suited to that member type. Scroll down to discover what type of AOPA membership is right for you.
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Which Membership is right for you?
Patient Care Facility
This is a voting membership
- To qualify for Patient Care Facility membership, your O&P business must be principally engaged in providing orthotic and/or prosthetic care to patients. You must employ a practitioner certified by and in good standing with any of the following:
- – American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC)
- – Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC)
- – Licensed by the state in which the facility operates
- Patient care facility membership is open to eligible businesses in the United States and its territories.
| Annual Revenue | Dues |
|---|---|
| <$999,999 | $2,595 |
| $1-4.9M | $3,095 |
| $5 – 19.9M | $4,295 |
| $20-$50M | $5,995 |
| >$50M | to be determined on a case-by-case basis |
Why would we not be a member of AOPA? It’s only the best thing out there. It’s a great resource for practitioners, from education to advocacy. It offers so much of what keeps our industry ticking.
Jay Martin, CP, Founder and Owner, Slingshot Bionics
AOPA is a great organization. They offer valuable business expertise like coding seminars; they’re
Mac Hanger, CP, Owner, MH3 Prosthetics
incredibly responsive; they have great leadership; and I’m confident they’ll keep lobbying to keep O&P viable in an uncertain future.
AOPA keeps us connected to industry stakeholders and gives us the platform to communicate with them about our solutions, visions, and outcomes.
Kim De Roy, CEO, Elevate Movement
We’re big believers in AOPA. It promotes a higher level of professionalism in our field, advancing it through education, literature, and research. And we’re glad AOPA advances our cause in Washington.
Todd Meyer, CP, Owner, Burton Prosthetics
We are a member of AOPA because we want to be a part of this community, which helps us learn how we can improve these devices.
Ryan Saavedra, Owner, Alt-Bionics
We feel like it is important to support the good work that the organization is doing to advance the constantly evolving aspect of our profession. As a business that is constantly looking at ways to improve our care model, it makes sense to offer our support through membership.
Noah Nemgar, MSPO, CPO, LPO, Market President, Limb Lab
We belong to AOPA because its members are the expert people who get our products to those who need them. The organization allows us to keep our finger on the pulse of the industry, and we rely on orthotists’ feedback to continually improve our products.
Amy Bowman, COO, Danmar Products
We belong to AOPA because it helps us to stay on top of new developments and keeps us informed about business, politics, and coding. It offers so many online resources for staff.
Chris Perry, CP, LP, Owner, Perry Prosthetics
In this field, AOPA is the leader in knowing where the industry is going. We always try to stay up on developing technology and techniques, and AOPA helps us do that.
Aaron Hyndman, General Manager, FabCo Prosthetic Designs
I think it’s important to be engaged with groups that have a focus on O&P to increase our awareness of issues in the field. We get that educational arm from AOPA, which allows us to be more informed and have a backing body as well.
Chris Baughman, CP, Prosthetist, EastPoint Prosthetics & Orthotics
We find that being an AOPA member not only gives us financial discounts, but keeps us abreast of the latest news and updates in our field.
Ken Gavin, CO, Orthotist, Advanced Prosthetics
Joe and Devon from AOPA’s “Ask the Expert” panel have been an invaluable resource for Bionic, helping us stay compliant with insurance regulations, coverage policies, and correct coding, among other critical areas. Navigating documentation requirements and varying state regulations across multiple payors can be complex, but the Ask the Expert team consistently offers clear, actionable guidance. Thanks to their support, we’re able to confidently deliver high-quality O&P care to our patients. Their expertise and depth of knowledge are truly exceptional.
Sagar Shetty, BOCO, BOCP, Vice President, Growth & Operational Excellence – Patient Care, Bionic Prosthetics & Orthotics
Suppliers
This is a voting membership
To be eligible for AOPA supplier membership, a business must be principally engaged in the manufacture or sale of materials, components, tools, or equipment used in fabricating orthoses or prostheses. Providing O&P services may also qualify a firm for supplier membership. Dues are based on annual gross sales volume.
| Category | Annual Sales Range | Dues |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant* | <$500,000 | $525 |
| Start-up** | $1,895 | |
| Supplier 1 | $0 – $499,999 | $3,395 |
| Supplier 2 | $500,000 – $999,999 | $4,495 |
| Supplier 3 | $1,000,000 – $1,999,999 | $6,095 |
| Supplier 4 | $2,000,000 – $9,999,999 | $11,895 |
| Supplier 5 | $10,000,000 – $19,999,999 | $13,995 |
| Supplier 6 | $20,000,000 – $49,999,998 | $17,095 |
| Supplier 7 | >$50,000,000 | determined on a case-by-case basis |
**Supplier start-up membership is available to new members only. Eligibility is for 3 years, then advances to appropriate member category based on annual sales revenue.
Additional (Affiliate) Locations
Will the customers and patients who use AOPA company listings see YOU or your competition? Ensure that your O&P company receives maximum visibility and include all your locations as affiliate members! Affiliates also receive separate listings in the online Patient Care Facility Directory — a resource used by referral sources, case managers, prospective patients, and customers to locate O&P businesses for patient care.
An affiliate location represents a branch or subsidiary location of a patient care facility, supplier, or educational and research member. Affiliates are no longer an additional fee.
Education & Research Institutions – $2,295
This is a voting membership.
Any program engaged in performing research and/or providing formal education in orthotics and/or prosthetics may apply for Education & Research membership. This category is also available to universities that provide O&P services to patients.
International Membership – $1,195
This is a not voting membership.
Any business meeting the requirements of the Patient Care Facility membership that is not located in a U.S. state or territory, including Puerto Rico. International Suppliers’ dues are based on their annual revenue.
Memberships are based on the calendar year, January 1 to December 31. Please note that AOPA does prorate new patient care facility memberships for those that join during the year. Supplier dues are NOT prorated.
Important Tax Note
Due to federal lobbying law requirements, 23% of your AOPA dues is not deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses. Dues are not deductible as charitable contributions. Please consult your tax adviser for further guidance.
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