Hemophilia Federation of America is a national nonprofit organization that assists, educates, and advocates for the bleeding disorders community.
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Dear Addy, I know that the Open Enrollment Period for health insurance is right around the corner. As a person with a bleeding disorder, what should I look for in an insurance plan? Signed, Savvy Subscriber Dear Subscriber, The聽Open Enrollment Period is a time frame each year when health insurance plans or聽HMOs (health maintenance organizations)聽are […]
Dear Addy, I recently enrolled in Medicare and I got a notice that open enrollment for 2019 is coming up. What do I need to know about choosing my plan for the coming year? Signed, Medicare Madness Dear Medicare Madness, You are right: Medicare open enrollment for 2019 is fast approaching! The open enrollment period […]
Dear Addy, I鈥檓 applying for health insurance for the first time this open enrollment period. With a bleeding disorder, what should I look for in an insurance plan? Signed, First-time Subscriber Dear Subscriber, The聽Open Enrollment Period is a timeframe each year when health insurance plans or聽HMOs (health maintenance organizations)聽are required by law to accept applications […]
Dear Addy, I’m applying for health insurance for the first time this open enrollment period. With a bleeding disorder, what should I look for in an insurance plan? Signed, First-time Subscriber _____________________________________________________________________________________ Dear Subscriber, First, an聽Open Enrollment Period聽is the time during the year when health insurance companies or聽HMOs (health maintenance organizations)聽are required by law 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 […]
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 […]
Dear Addy: I see that my out-of-pocket maximums have gone up this year to $6,600 for an individual and $13,200 for my family. How am I supposed to afford this? With one severe bleed, between hospital stay, medication, and follow-up visits, we could reach this limit within a single month. Sincerely, Sonya, Hemophilia A patient […]
[glossary_exclude]Summer is over and already 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 and […]
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 […]
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