Advocacy

People living with autoimmune disease often face significant barriers related to health insurance coverage, medication costs, and access to care. That’s why the...

The Autoimmune Association Applauds Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) for introducing the Pharmacy Benefit Manager...

  The Autoimmune Association welcomes the Senate HELP Committee’s hearing examining the growth and impact of the 340B Drug Pricing Program. For the...

A Mysterious Illness and Years Without Answers Erika’s story begins the way too many patients have experienced – with pain that didn’t have...

On Thursday, March 20, 2025, advocates from 16 states came together for the Autoimmune Association’s Annual Legislative Fly-In event. Sharing personal stories, these...

The Autoimmune Association has shared comments with the office of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the 2026 Notice of Benefit and Payment...

The Autoimmune Association, along with partners in the autoimmune patient advocacy community, presented a luncheon last week in Washington, D.C. featuring Victoria Shanmugam,...

As Medicare’s open enrollment period approaches, it’s important for patients living with autoimmune diseases to be aware of new changes to Medicare Part...

This week, the Safe Step Act reached a huge milestone as it gained 218 cosponsors in the House of Representatives. This milestone is...

  The Autoimmune Association, along with 31 other patient organizations, submitted a letter to request the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)...