NPF went face-to-face with the “fail-first” insurance policy that comes between you and your meds. Thanks to our volunteer advocates, we won a huge victory in the Lone Star State. In May, the governor of Texas signed a bill that will bring down barriers for patients to access timely, consistent and evidence-based medical care. With…
As anticipated, we have seen major developments since our cost-sharing reduction (CSR) blog post just a short two months ago. As a refresher, CSR payments are a discount that lowers the amount a low-income patient pays for deductibles, copayments and coinsurance. In early October, President Donald Trump announced his decision to stop CSR payments, leaving…
Recorded October 31, 2017 Learn more about step therapy and current protections which were enacted on January 1, 2017 that offer patients and physicians a clear process to obtain a step therapy protocol exception. Our webinar will provide a synopsis of those protections and guidance on how they can be best utilized.
On Thursday, Oct. 12, President Trump signed an executive order (EO) aimed at deregulating several aspects of the health insurance market. The administration’s stated goal was to “improve access, increase choices and lower costs for health care.” The EO was light on details, and its impact is yet to be determined. The order seeks to…
Recorded October 17, 2017 Learn more about step therapy and the protections that will go into effect in Iowa on January 1, 2018. These protections offer patients and physicians a clear process to obtain a step therapy protocol exception. Our webinar will provide a synopsis of those protections and guidance on how they can be…
Over the last three years, NPF’s government relations and advocacy efforts have grown exponentially. We know that too many of you are frustrated by the challenges you face in managing your psoriatic disease. Our advocacy efforts have expanded to address the ever-increasing challenges to getting and remaining on a treatment appropriate for your disease. These…
Recorded September 22, 2017 Learn more about step therapy and the current TX step therapy protections that will go into effect on January 1, 2018. These protections offer patients and physicians a clear process to obtain a step therapy protocol exception. Our webinar will provide a synopsis of those protections and guidance on how they…
Are out-of-pocket expenses crippling the health insurance marketplace? The government provides financial assistance for many income groups to help pay for these expenses, but no one knows if that assistance will continue – or for how long. To help make insurance affordable, the government offers a tax credit based on your household income to help…
As we enter the next health insurance enrollment season, you may be looking at your insurance options and wondering if you have the right coverage. However, this is a tough question and one that is unique for each individual. The right health insurance coverage for one person might not be the best policy for another.…
How long will the White House subsidize insurers’ participation in the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? Several states are pushing back deadlines for insurers to submit health insurance rates for 2018. These states push insurers’ deadlines because the insurers need more time. Insurers use state rates to calculate premiums. As a result, Colorado, New Hampshire, Oregon and Kentucky have given…