Tagged With "Health disparities"
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AAFA Action Alert: Protect Your Health and Keep Access to Health Insurance
Congress is rushing to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) without a plan in place to ensure Americans will continue to have access to the insurance they need to stay healthy. Learn how to take action.
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AAFA Joins Other Patient Groups to Voice Concerns Over Health Care Ruling
Access to proper health care coverage is essential and life-saving for people with asthma and allergies. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has joined other patient groups to make up the I Am Essential coalition to advocate against changes that could threaten health care coverage for those we serve. This press release outlines the coalition's concerns about these proposed changes.
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Plea to the Department of Health and Human Services: People With Allergies Need Access to Epinephrine Now
Manufacturing and insurance issues have made it hard for many members of our community to fill their prescriptions for epinephrine auto-injectors in recent months. But the drug epinephrine itself is not in short supply. This has become a serious concern for families of children with life-threatening food allergies. When families who manage food allergies are in fear for their children's lives because they can't get the medicine they need, our system is broken.
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AAFA Thanks President Trump for Highlighting America’s Need for Affordable Health Care
On behalf of the more than 60 million Americans with asthma and allergies – many of whom depend on life-saving medications – the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) thanks President Trump for including pre-existing conditions and affordable health care in his State of the Union address.
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Act Now to Help Save Health Care Protections for Those With Asthma and Allergies
On Sept. 13, 2017, Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced a new bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA includes protections for those with pre-existing conditions. Their goal is to vote on the repeal before Sept. 30, 2017.
This bill, commonly called the Graham-Cassidy bill, could cause millions of Americans to lose health insurance. If passed, health insurance could become unaffordable for people with chronic conditions and low incomes.
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Air Pollution Harms the Health of 4 in 10 Americans
AAFA is proud to be a partner of the “Year of Air Pollution & Health.” Led by the American Lung Association, this campaign teaches the public about air pollution, climate change and health.
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An Important Voice for People with Asthma and Allergies
Patients should have access to new, life-saving and life-enhancing treatments for asthma and allergies. We are proud to announce: AAFA’s CEO, Dr. Cary Sennett, will be advocating on your behalf to state insurance commissioners. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is the professional association for the regulators within each U.S. state and territory who establish and monitor the standards for healthcare insurance programs. They chose Dr. Sennett to represent the...
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Health Care Rule That Could Affect Those With Chronic Conditions Is Finalized
The Trump Administration released a final rule expanding the scope and applicability of association health plans (AHPs). The Department of Labor’s rule implements President Trump’s October 2017 executive order which directed agencies to change existing regulations to provide consumers with more options for health care coverage.
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Health Insurance 101 for People With Asthma and Allergies (Video and Resources)
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) hosted a webinar on Thursday, March 30, 2017, about Health Insurance 101 for People with Asthma and Allergies. Watch video on YouTube Our guest speaker was Prue Fitzpatrick, MPH, a member of the Board of Directors for AAFA. She has a background in health care policy, having been involved with recent health reform policy development and implementation, as well as experience working within the insurance industry. Ms. Fitzpatrick discussed:...
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Health Insurance Marketplace Guide for Asthma and Allergies for 2018
If you have asthma or allergies, it is important to have health insurance. Medicines, lab tests, lung function tests and visits to see a specialist all add up. What do you need to know about your insurance options during open enrollment this year?
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On Access Health, AAFA Shares About Avoiding Asthma Triggers
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America is sharing tips about asthma and allergies on cable television! Watch our first tip April 13 on Access Health airing on Lifetime Television®. We'll share dangers that can trigger an asthma attack . The show airs at 7:30 am ET/PT. This tip will be rebroadcast on April 20. Stay tuned for other tip topics, dates and previews! See the first preview here or watch the video below:
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Without Funding, Millions of Children Could Lose Health Care Coverage From CHIP Program
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) supports a five-year re-authorization of funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) without offsetting cuts (pay-fors) to other programs that benefit children. CHIP is a bipartisan success story that should be celebrated. The program was created in 1997 and has been championed by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle since its beginning.
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Understanding Health Care Changes for 2018
Health care reform has been a big topic in the news during the past few months. With so much news on the topic, it can get confusing, especially during the federal Health Insurance Marketplace’s open enrollment.
Here are some things to know about health care for 2018.
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Re: An Important Voice for People with Asthma and Allergies
I was wondering if there was a Canadian counter part to the AAFA?
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Re: An Important Voice for People with Asthma and Allergies
Maryrita - there isn't anything in Canada officially associated with AAFA. There are a few national Canadian organizations that do focus on asthma and allergies.
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Re: Health Insurance Marketplace Guide for Asthma and Allergies for 2021
Millions of uninsured Americans can get FREE bronze plans for 2019. If you or someone you love is uninsured: https://www.healthinsurance.or...ubsidies/#freebronze Open enrollment ends in most states THIS SATURDAY, although a few states have extended deadlines: https://www.healthinsurance.or...n-enrollment-period/ So if you haven't looked at your insurance options lately, now is the time to check and see if you're among the people who can get free coverage.
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Re: Act Now to Help Save Health Care Protections for Those With Asthma and Allergies
Patients were heard! The Graham-Cassidy bill is defeated. Pre-existing conditions, lifetime caps and other protections for patients are protected. Thank you to all of our advocates for sharing your stories and taking action. We hope the next step to improving our health care system puts patients’ needs front and center and that our leadership listens and fixes the items that are still barriers to care.
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Re: Plea to the Department of Health and Human Services: People With Allergies Need Access to Epinephrine Now
@Noemi , have you been able to get another epi-pen?
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Re: Plea to the Department of Health and Human Services: People With Allergies Need Access to Epinephrine Now
I just picked up on August 28, an epi pen from Kaiser Permanente and received only one injector!
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Re: Plea to the Department of Health and Human Services: People With Allergies Need Access to Epinephrine Now
Oh no Noemi! Are you able to get another one, or another set?
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Re: Plea to the Department of Health and Human Services: People With Allergies Need Access to Epinephrine Now
I can't get another one for a while.
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Re: Plea to the Department of Health and Human Services: People With Allergies Need Access to Epinephrine Now
Is it because of the unavailability or your insurance?
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Re: Plea to the Department of Health and Human Services: People With Allergies Need Access to Epinephrine Now
Noemi, have you been able to get another epi-pen?
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Re: AAFA Action Alert: Protect Your Health and Keep Access to Health Insurance
So, if I fill out the form you send in a request to keep the AFA for me, with my information? No way! I didn't know the AAFA was a liberal site. I thought you were a neutral non-profit. I know more working people now without insurance because of the AFA. I now pay $1323.00 a month in premiums for a family of three. I used to pay half that. I personally hope and pray we find a better plan than the AFA. It's driving costs up and insurance companies out of business. The first year the US HAD...
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Re: AAFA Action Alert: Protect Your Health and Keep Access to Health Insurance
I'm so angry. This was the one safe place I could go the last seven months to get away from politics and here it is.... inevitable I assume.
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Re: Health Care Rule That Could Affect Those With Chronic Conditions Is Finalized
Thanks for this info. Are there any recommended action items if we'd like to get involved? Recommendations for calling/writing our Congressional Representatives, for example.
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Re: Health Care Rule That Could Affect Those With Chronic Conditions Is Finalized
Amber - we are working behind the scenes and will let everyone know about actions to take once things are finalized. Stay tuned!
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Re: Health Care Rule That Could Affect Those With Chronic Conditions Is Finalized
If you receive health insurance through your job, be sure to tell your employer now how important affordable, non-discriminatory health care is to you and your family! Many employers are shopping around for plans now before open enrollment begins in late fall.
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Re: Our Commitment to Bridging the Gap In Racial Disparities
I know exactly how it feels to say and feel “I can’t breathe”. How people would do nothing to help. Do everything to cover it up. Because Doctors under my care did so on purpose to me. Soon my living heck will be over. No more covering it up. No more mental abuse. No more physical abuse. Because as a Doctor said “no one cares about you”.
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Our Commitment to Bridging the Gap In Racial Disparities
U.S. systems have historically failed Black Americans and other marginalized groups. AAFA's goal is to dramatically reduce the burden of asthma and allergies for underserved groups within five years.
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First Digital Quick-Relief Albuterol Inhaler Uses Technology to Aid in Asthma Management
Teva Respiratory, LLC., a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. today announced the launch of ProAir® Digihaler® (albuterol sulfate 117 mcg) Inhalation Powder, the first and only digital rescue inhaler indicated in patients four years or older for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm who have reversible obstructive airway disease, and for prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB).
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Re: First Digital Quick-Relief Albuterol Inhaler Uses Technology to Aid in Asthma Management
I've been using a sensor put out by Propeller that does nearly the same thing and have really enjoyed it. I get a report each month showing my usage. The only thing it doesn't offer is the comparison of my inhaler technique.
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Thanks for sharing your experience with the connected sensor. How do you use the report? Do you share it with your doctor?
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I offered to email it to my dr or nurse but they aren't interested. However, it helps me out because I can see how often I use my inhaler. Their app also lets me put in my other asthma meds that can't use the sensor and track those as well. I take Symbicort 2x a day and have set reminders as I was bad at remembering to use it and now, I use it 12 out of 14 times a week (those missed are usually on the weekends when I tend to sleep in and don't think about it).
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How COVID-19 Could Affect School Health Care Plans for Asthma and Allergies
Even though COVID-19 will change how schools operate for the 2020-2021 school year, children with asthma and allergies need to have a school health care plan in place if they are returning to in-person learning. Physical distancing, extra hand-washing , face masks and coverings , and other school policies may impact your child’s care plan. What Is a School Health Care Plan? A school health care plan is a document (or set of documents) that outlines your child’s medical condition and how it...
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Re: How COVID-19 Could Affect School Health Care Plans for Asthma and Allergies
Its ridiculous that MD do have no protection for our childern. My daugther has asthma bad especially in September this year it was the 1st day. Plus yes our school systems is so not right. They failed my baby 2 two but over turned the last one. Then last year ask if she wants to go in her correct grade in October no this should of been offered before school started. Crazy no implenations or help.
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Re: How COVID-19 Could Affect School Health Care Plans for Asthma and Allergies
Hello Godmyfour. Welcome to these community discussions where very difficult questions can be asked and where smart and compassionate people share their best answers. My own children are past school but I can imagine how hard it is for you to send yours to school with so much uncertainty. I guess for me the first thing to know is what IS the COVID plan at my school? Is it the best available? What are school staff doing at your children's school? Are you satisfied you know how to play your...
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Re: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis: Healthcare.gov and Some States Open Enrollment for Health Insurance
Thank you so much for sending out this information. It will help many people.
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Re: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis: Healthcare.gov and Some States Open Enrollment for Health Insurance
I get allergy shots to help prevent my asthma from triggering . But my allergy/asthma Dr is closed right now . So how do I get my shot On Fri, Mar 20, 2020 at 1:54 PM Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America < support@aafa.org> wrote:
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Re: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis: Healthcare.gov and Some States Open Enrollment for Health Insurance
Hi Mehgan! Welcome to the AAFA forums! If their office is closed, can you email them and express your concerns? I know for us, many appts and procedures that we had scheduled have been canceled.
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Re: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis: Healthcare.gov and Some States Open Enrollment for Health Insurance
Good informationbinformation, I live in Illinois and the Dermatology office has been closed for the last few weeks.my daughter has already missed 2 Dupixen shots.
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Re: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis: Healthcare.gov and Some States Open Enrollment for Health Insurance
Hi Maria, welcome to the AAFA forums. I am sorry to hear that your daughter has missed her last two Dupixent shots. How is your daughter doing?
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Re: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis: Healthcare.gov and Some States Open Enrollment for Health Insurance
As of April 6, 2020, we have updated this blog post to include the District of Columbia, Minnesota and Vermont.
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Re: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis: Healthcare.gov and Some States Open Enrollment for Health Insurance
We updated this blog post on July 20, 2020, to reflect which states have ended or extended their open enrollment periods. We also added more COVID-19 resources.
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Those With Medicaid Have Better Access to Health Care Than Those Uninsured
Americans enrolled in Medicaid have far better access to health care and preventive services than those without coverage, according to new research released today by America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). The in-depth study adds to the clear and consistent evidence that having health insurance coverage in general, and Medicaid specifically, provides significant value and protection for Americans.
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WEBINAR: Health Insurance 101 for People with Asthma and Allergies
Join us for a free webinar to learn more about navigating your health insurance options, how to find out if your services and medicines will be covered by your insurance plan and what is important to consider when you have asthma or allergies.
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Re: WEBINAR: Health Insurance 101 for People with Asthma and Allergies
So is this 4pm CA time as well? Looking to see when I need to log in?
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Re: WEBINAR: Health Insurance 101 for People with Asthma and Allergies
Hi @Lhburks207 , Yes, it begins at 4 pm Pacific time on Thursday. Thank you for joining!
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Understanding Health Insurance Changes for 2021
Health care reform has been a big topic in the news for a while now. With so much news on the topic, it can get confusing, especially during the federal Health Insurance Marketplace’s (Healthcare.gov) open enrollment.
Here are some things to know about health care for 2021.