Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued an historic health care ruling that affects all Americans, including those living with rare diseases like cystic fibrosis. By affirming core provisions of the Patient Protection and
- Prohibiting insurance companies from denying or withdrawing coverage based on a pre-existing condition.
- Preventing insurers from establishing lifetime coverage limits on their health care plans. Specifically, the law restricts annual dollar limits that some health plans place on benefits and phases out annual limits entirely in 2014.
- Permitting children to remain on their parents' or guardians' insurance plans until age 26.
The court did limit the law's provision that expanded
These provisions help protect continuity of coverage and access to care for those with CF and other
The CF Foundation will continue to educate Congress on the unique health challenges facing people with cystic fibrosis and advocate for solutions that help make care more affordable for those with this disease.
The Foundation also has a network of resources to help people with CF navigate the health care system and access the care they need. For example, the Cystic Fibrosis Patient Assistance Foundation helps patients meet their co-pay requirements and provides financial assistance to those in need.
Additional Resources
- Learn about the Foundation's patient assistance programs and how they can help you make the most of your health coverage.
- Read about the Foundation's efforts to help people with CF better afford the care they need to stay healthy.