The legislation would impact the health care coverage of millions of Americans, including people living with cystic fibrosis.
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Eight Patient/Consumer Groups Urge Senate to Start Over
Twelve patient/consumer groups urge senate to reject the bill.
Responding to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services final rule on short-term, limited-duration insurance plans, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation joined 26 other nonpartisan patient and consumer groups to voice concern that these plans will split the market and jeopardize access to affordable, adequate health care for people living with pre-existing conditions.
In 2011, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation advocates worked to advance cystic fibrosis research and help ensure access to treatment and care for people with the disease.
On March 8, more than 40 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation volunteers from across the nation came together on Capitol Hill to speak out on behalf of their friends and family members with cystic fibrosis.
The Department of Justice's decision to no longer defend critical provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) risks health insurance coverage for people with cystic fibrosis and other pre-existing conditions.
As part of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's 11th annual March on the Hill, more than 100 advocates from 44 states met with nearly 300 elected officials or their staff to help ensure that everyone with cystic fibrosis has access to high-quality, specialized care and adequate, affordable health care.