Hemophilia Federation of America is a national nonprofit organization that assists, educates and advocates for the bleeding disorders community.
Earlier this summer we welcomed our summer policy & advocacy interns to our DC office. Adam and Matthew are part of the bleeding disorders community and were chosen to participate in a 10-week internship because of their leadership qualities and interest in the field of policy and advocacy. Throughout the summer, Adam and Matthew: Gained […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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