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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.
The 23rd annual Ultimate Golf Experience (UGE) brought together a star-studded lineup of entertainers and friends, who gathered in Newport Coast, Calif. to raise funds in the fight against cystic fibrosis.
Watch the entire leadership conference, including all of the break-out sessions and Medical Hot Topics, from start to finish.
206 care center directors sign a letter citing clinical consequences if decision moves forward.
Vertex’s copay assistance changes add an undue burden for people living with an already expensive, challenging lifelong disease.
On behalf of the CF community, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has expressed its concern to the Social Security Administration (SSA) about a proposed rule that could make it more difficult for people with CF to receive disability benefits.
In an effort led by Congressional Cystic Fibrosis Caucus co-chairs Representatives Edward Markey (D-MA) and Tom Marino (R-PA) and Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), 37 key members of Congress sent letters to the Social Security Administration (SSA) expressing their concern about a proposed rule that could make it more difficult for people with CF to receive disability benefits.
Lack of insurance coverage for cystic fibrosis-related medications remains a top concern for people with CF and their families, a recent study found.
The CF Foundation applauds the Social Security Administration's updated eligibility requirements for disability benefits for people with respiratory diseases, including people with CF.