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Advocates Take Action at the Autoimmune Association’s Legislative Fly-In

April 1, 2025 Advocacy Autoimmune Association News Autoimmune Heroes General Autoimmune

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...

Autoimmune Association Continues to Advocate to Protect Copay Assistance and Essential Health Benefits

November 25, 2024 Advocacy Autoimmune Association News Featured Posts

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

Autoimmune Association and Patient Advocacy Organizations Host Dr. Vicky Shanmugam, Director of the Office of Autoimmune Disease Research

November 21, 2024 Advocacy Autoimmune Association News Featured Posts General Autoimmune Research

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

Important Medicare Part D Changes: What Autoimmune Patients Need to Know This Enrollment Period

October 7, 2024 Advocacy Featured Posts General Autoimmune

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...

Safe Step Act Reaches 218 Cosponsors in the House of Representatives

July 23, 2024 Advocacy Autoimmune Association News Featured Posts General Autoimmune

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

A Summer of Events: Building A Community for a Better Tomorrow

July 11, 2024 Advocacy Autoimmune Association News Featured Posts General Autoimmune

Over the past few months, our team has been actively participating in various conferences and events. These opportunities have allowed us to raise...

CMS Drops Stacking Provision in Medicaid Drug Rebate Proposal

May 16, 2024 Advocacy Autoimmune Association News Featured Posts General Autoimmune

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

Raising Voices on Capitol Hill: Our Inaugural Legislative Fly-In

March 26, 2024 Advocacy Autoimmune Association News Featured Posts

This month marked a groundbreaking moment as we hosted our inaugural Legislative Fly-In, an inspiring day in Washington, D.C. where 20 passionate...

Get Involved During Autoimmune Awareness Month

February 29, 2024 Advocacy Autoimmune Association News Autoimmune Heroes Featured Posts Fundraising General Autoimmune Raising Hope Research

Celebrated every March, Autoimmune Awareness Month is dedicated to enhancing understanding and recognition of autoimmune diseases. These are conditions where the immune...

Autoimmune Association Advocates for Federal Legislation to Reform Harmful PBM Practices

November 29, 2023 Advocacy Autoimmune Association News Featured Posts

What are Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)? Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBMs, are entities that handle prescription drug benefits for health insurance plans. They...

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