FEDERAL BUDGET AND ASTHMA Charlotte W. Collins, JD January 7, 2013

for life without limits ™ © ASTHMA AND ALLERGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA AAFA is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with asthma, allergies and related conditions through: Research Education Advocacy Our Core Position: “For Life Without Limits” Page 2

for life without limits ™ © Lists statewide public policies supporting people with asthma, food allergies, anaphylaxis in schools Assesses states based on 18 key policy indicators related to - –medication and treatment –school environment –awareness Outcomes –Identifies state-level progress towards better school-based policies –Provides a blueprint for asthma and allergy advocates nationwide

for life without limits ™ © PUBLIC POLICY TARGETS Access to Affordable, Quality Care and Treatments Maximizing Research Funding Promote Prevention, Screening, Environment and Lifestyle Interventions Page 4

for life without limits ™ © KEY MESSAGES Safe Schools End preventable deaths from allergies and asthma at school by stocking medications that save lives in an emergency Clean Air Decrease harmful air pollutants to protect clean air for the health of all, especially those with asthma Protect Access to Meds Keep useful OTC medications containing pseudoephedrine available to patients without a prescription Protect Federal Funding Support research for better diagnosis, treatment, education, and cures for asthma and allergies

for life without limits ™ © AAFA’s POSITION: UNDESIGNATED MEDICATIONS IN SCHOOLS Safety for all pupils at risk for asthma and anaphylaxis Undesignated epinephrine auto-injectors and asthma inhalers available at schools in the event of emergencies More states mandates of supportive policies at the school district level Implementation at school district level

for life without limits ™ © SCHOOL ACCESS TO EMERGENCY EPINEPHRINE ACT 2011 SUMMARY Schools Must Stock Epinephrine Auto injectors Allows Use for Emergencies Limits Liability Preference for State Asthma Grants STATUS Died FUTURE? Liability, Funding, Asthma Meds Issues

for life without limits ™ © FAMILY ASTHMA ACT 2012 SUMMARY CDC, States to Develop State Asthma Plans Surveillance, Data Collection Activities Childhood Asthma Report Evaluation, Recommendations for Future Interventions STATUS Died

for life without limits ™ © CDC, EPA BUDGETS SUMMARY Asthma Surveillance, State Grants, National Partner Programs, School Indoor Environment Programs STATUS EPA “Tools for Schools” funding and Asthma Forum ended; SHIELDS launched CDC’s National Asthma Control Program –Funding Reduced Since 2010 –Threat of Combining Asthma, Lead Control Programs –$25.5 Million for Standalone Program in Senate Bill for 2013

for life without limits ™ © CALL TO ACTION Sequester Deadline - 3/13 –8 To 9 % Medical Research At Risk 2013 Budget Continuing Resolution - 3/ Budget Proposal - 2/13 State Medicaid Expansion And Health Budgets “Protect Spending For Programs That Protect Children’s Health” Endorse, Deliver Coalition Letter Of Support!