Hemophilia Federation of America is a national nonprofit organization that assists, educates, and advocates for the bleeding disorders community.
Featured Story: Federal court rules that the ACA is unconstitutional: Texas v. Azar On Friday, Dec. 14, we learned a federal judge had ruled in the case of Texas v. Azar聽that the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional in its entirety. This news has alarmed many. HFA staff posted a number of updates to tell the […]
Last Friday evening, we learned that a federal judge had ruled in the case of Texas v. Azar聽that the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional in its entirety. This news has alarmed many. HFA staff want to update you on what we know at this point. First and foremost, please be aware that this ruling does […]
HFA learned late Friday night that a federal court has struck down the entire Affordable Care Act as unconstitutional. You can find an explanation of聽the lawsuit (Texas v. Azar) here and can read a description of the latest ruling here. HFA is studying the ruling and will post a more detailed update soon. In the […]
Featured stories: Healthcare was a driving issue for many voters in the 2018 mid-term elections. The results of the 2018 election are in and we now know that the 116th聽Congress will be a divided Congress 鈥 聽a Republican Senate and a Democratic House. Will the new Congress do anything to impact access to meaningful healthcare? […]
Featured stories: New HHS policy could diminish protections for people who depend on quality, affordable health insurance. On Oct. 22, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released new guidance spelling out how states can win approval to waive various Affordable Care Act requirements. This arcane new policy could seriously impact protections for patients […]
As we鈥檝e previously reported, several lawsuits are currently pending in federal courts concerning aspects of the Affordable Care Act. One lawsuit questions whether the ACA is still valid, despite the elimination of the individual mandate penalty; other cases take an opposite tack, challenging recent Administration actions and rulemakings as inconsistent with the ACA. Today, HFA […]
Featured Stories: As November draws near, #DefendPreEx remains in the spotlight. We have written before about聽Texas v. United States, a lawsuit that seeks to overturn the Affordable Care Act鈥檚 protections for patients with pre-existing conditions. In September, the federal court with jurisdiction over the case held a hearing to consider the parties鈥 arguments. At issue […]
New federal rules, released Aug. 1, roll back limits on short-term health plans. Short-term plans are primarily designed to bridge gaps in coverage that can occur, e.g., when an individual is transitioning between jobs. As such, these plans don鈥檛 have to meet Affordable Care Act standards. They can deny coverage and/or can charge higher premiums […]
On June 12,2018, we hosted our 5th Annual Patient Fly-In in Washington, DC聽alongside an online聽Virtual Hill Day. . With that in mind, patient representatives asked Senators and Representatives to protect affordable coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, ensure that insurance plans provide meaningful coverage and an appropriate scope of health benefits; protect people against potentially […]
Your access to healthcare is at risk. The Senate is currently considering another bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), sponsored by Sens. Cassidy and Graham. Congress only has until September 30th to act on this measure. We must work together to defeat this bill. Why should you take action? The Graham-Cassidy聽legislation would harm […]
– Complaint argues Wellmark’s withdrawal from the Iowa marketplace discriminates against protected health conditions under the ACA, including hemophilia, and its disclosure of a patient’s personal health information violates HIPAA WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ —聽The National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF), Hemophilia Federation of America (HFA), and Hemophilia of Iowa (HOI) filed a complaint today with […]
On Tuesday, the Senate will likely vote on a 鈥淢otion to Proceed,鈥 which is the first step to open debate on health reform legislation.聽 If the motion passes, they may consider a 2015 bill that will repeal parts of the Affordable Care Act without replacing it, or the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), the recent […]
A vote on the health care bill will happen soon, and our organizations need you to take action. On July 13, 2017, the Senate released another 鈥渄iscussion draft鈥 of the BCRA. Despite promises from numerous lawmakers to change the bill, the latest iteration of the bill actually decreases protections for those with pre-existing conditions. The […]
For the past few days, our organizations have been encouraging you to call, tweet and email your Senators to vote No on the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA). 聽On June 27th, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell delayed the Senate vote on the bill but the vote could occur quickly if Leader McConnell is able […]
On Thursday, June 22, 2017, the Senate leadership released a 鈥渄iscussion draft鈥 of its version of legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Despite promises from numerous lawmakers, the Senate bill in fact builds off the much criticized, House-passed American Health Care Act (AHCA). The Senate discussion draft would, among other things: Undermine聽protections for […]
By Lori Long and Sarah Shinkman “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead To find an example of the type of group Margaret Mead speaks about in her famous quote, look no further than our bleeding disorders community. […]
聽 This week the Infusing Love Mom鈥檚 Blog will tackle a touchy subject: What happens to health care in 2017? Is there a replacement for the ACA that will offer support and protections? Whether your politics lay left, right, or center, as a community, we all live with having bleeding disorders in our lives and […]
Dear Advocate: After yesterday’s election, there are many questions for the bleeding disorders community. While we don’t have all of the answers, we understand the concerns many have. No matter what your politics are, know that HFA is there for YOU — the bleeding disorders community.聽We offer you our reassurance that we will continue to […]
Though Thanksgiving has yet to arrive, it is time to start making your list and checking it twice. No, not that list; the list of the things you need to make sure your health insurance plan covers when your open enrollment period starts. An open enrollment period is the time when individuals can enroll themselves […]
We鈥檙e pleased today to learn that the Supreme Court of the United States, in a 6-3 decision, upheld the subsidies provided under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). These tax subsidies have allowed so many in our community to afford the care they need to treat their聽鈥猙leeding disorders,聽and we are confident that these […]
On June 17, 2015, we hosted our 2nd Annual Patient Fly-In in Washington, DC聽alongside an online聽Virtual Hill Day聽to gain support for bill聽HR 1600, The Patients鈥 Access to Treatment Act聽in the US House and Senate, and other issues like聽the ability for third-party non-profits to help make payments on behalf of patients, and improving access to skilled […]
Dear Addy: It used to be when you left or lost your job you could get COBRA coverage until you found a new job. What is happening to COBRA with ACA implementation? What happens now if I lose my job and need health insurance? Sincerely, Daniel, Hemophilia Patient ___________________________________ Dear Daniel, If you lose your […]
Dear Addy: My factor is moving from the medical benefit to the pharmacy benefit in 2015 and I鈥檓 worried. What should I watch out for? From, Jermane, severe hemophilia B ______________________________________ Thanks for writing, Jermane. We are seeing many insurers around the country making this switch. In several instances, insurers are placing treatment products for […]
This article originally appeared in the Wall Street Journal. To read it in its entirety, click here. ________________________________________ Title:聽Affordable Care Act Eases Concerns for One Family Date: December 25, 2014 By:聽Christopher Weaver Source:聽The Wall Street Journal Jaime Hood and her family were among the health law鈥檚 biggest winners in 2014. Ms. Hood said she enrolled […]
The Supreme Court on Friday, November 7, 2014 agreed to hear a case on a subject that鈥檚 important to millions of people who receive subsidies to help purchase coverage under the health-care law. Friday鈥檚 decision follows earlier action in July when two U.S. appeals courts issued conflicting rulings on the issue. Kaiser Health News, Mary […]
Note: This article was updated on 11/10/2015 to reflect Open Enrollment dates for plans beginning in 2016.聽 Dear Addy, I am not happy with my current health insurance. My work told me that I can鈥檛 change my plan until the聽鈥淥pen Enrollment Period鈥 starts. What is an open enrollment period and why do I […]
Note: This article was updated on 11/10/2015 to reflect 2016 out of pocket maximum limits. Dear Addy, I鈥檓 a confused individual with private health insurance. I read that under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) the maximum annual out-of-pocket cost for health care is $6,850.00 for an individual. My insurance company is moving my factor […]
Dear Addy, I heard something about individual health insurance plans. What can these plans do? Are there lifetime caps? Are out-of-pocket maximums higher or lower? I am just wondering if I should add this kind of plan to my list as a potential option. Signed, Shopping for the Best Deal ________________________ Dear Best Deal, After […]
Dear Addy, Are there any guarantees that maximum-out-of-pocket expenses won鈥檛 continue to rise under the ACA? What, if anything, restricts such a rise? Signed, Not-So-Deep-Pockets __________________________ Dear Pockets, Maximum-out-of-pocket expenses are likely to continue to rise year-after-year. In fact, under the ACA, if the average cost of insurance premiums rises on a per person basis […]
On June 18, 2014, we hosted a successful Hill Day in Washington, DC聽alongside an online Virtual Hill Day聽to gain support for bill HR 460, The Patients鈥 Access to Treatment Act聽in the US Senate, and other issues like聽the ability for third-party non-profits to help make payments on behalf of patients, and funding for the Centers for […]
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