Three lessons learned from analyzing proposed insurance rate hikes in Oregon
6.15.16 Even as many health insurance companies attempt to cut back coverage for patients they... Continue reading »
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Nonprofits, financial assistance programs are increasingly necessary for chronic disease patients
6.13.16 As insurance companies increasingly refuse to cover treatment for people with chronic illnesses, a... Continue reading »
Idaho man fights proposed insurance rules that discriminate against chronic illness patients
6.9.16 Kidney patient John Carter, a former athlete and state corrections officer who now needs... Continue reading »
Support the Living Donor Protection Act
6.7.16 Sometimes the most damaging forms of patient discrimination by health insurance companies target the... Continue reading »
Chronic Disease Coalition applauds victory for patients fighting for hepatitis C treatment in Washington
6.3.16 Chronic health advocates and patients scored a victory in Washington state this week, when... Continue reading »
Three reasons to share your story about chronic disease
6.1.16 The Chronic Disease Coalition is gathering stories from those with chronic illnesses – as... Continue reading »
UnitedHealthcare insurance to restrict choice of insulin pumps for adults with diabetes
5.31.16 In one month, adults with diabetes who have UnitedHealthcare insurance will have a much... Continue reading »
Michigan bill is good news for cancer patients and chronic disease advocates, if only Idaho would do the right thing too
5.26.16 While chronic illness patients all too often face discriminatory insurance policies limiting their access... Continue reading »
Lawsuit targets Idaho policy allowing health insurance companies to discriminate based on disability
5.24.16 Dialysis Patient Citizens, a leading group for kidney patients, has filed a lawsuit involving... Continue reading »