Lack of insurance coverage for cystic fibrosis-related medications remains a top concern for people with CF and their families, a recent study found.
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In 2014, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and advocates across the country played a vital role in shaping issues important to the CF community. CF advocates attended more than 500 meetings with elected officials and sent them more than 60,000 messages advocating on behalf of people with CF.
At first, it was easy to get my son to do his cystic fibrosis treatments. But as he got older, he started to hide his medications, rather than take them. I finally learned how to get him to see the importance of taking his medications.
In the summer months, some things require special attention for people with cystic fibrosis.
Legislation introduced today will help more people with cystic fibrosis, and other rare diseases, participate in clinical trials without fear of losing important benefits or health coverage. The bill is sponsored by a bipartisan group of senators and legislators.