The bleeding disorders community has long advocated for creation of and funding for several federal programs that focus on research, surveillance, and treatment services provided to people with bleeding disorders.
Health Resources and…
Medicare is the federal insurance program that provides coverage for the elderly (people aged 65 and older) and people who are disabled. NBDF advocates for Medicare policies that benefit the bleeding disorders community in part because Medicare is…
Medicaid, the largest health insurance program in the United States, is a joint federal-state program that provides health insurance for low-income individuals. The federal government currently matches at least fifty percent of state Medicaid…
Commercial health insurance plans, as well as state Medicaid programs, employ various strategies to reduce the costs of medical care and prescription drugs. These strategies include Step Therapy, Tiered Formularies, and Prior Authorization. NBDF…
Patient Out-of-Pocket Expenses
For patients with chronic diseases like bleeding disorders out of pocket expenses for prescription drugs are a significant concern. The average annual cost of clotting factor therapies for a person with severe…
In a typical year an estimated 30% of people with a bleeding disorder are enrolled in Medicaid. As a safety net program Medicaid covers some of the most vulnerable members of the bleeding disorders community. Hence, state and federal policy…
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Our community is full of passionate advocates for people with bleeding disorders. Want to get involved? Here's how you can built a successful and sustainable advocacy program.
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