Getting the Care & Treatment You Need Presented by NPF Government Relations & Advocacy Team.

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Getting the Care & Treatment You Need Presented by NPF Government Relations & Advocacy Team

Advocacy & Government Relations Team Leah Howard – VP of Government Relations and Advocacy (Alexandria office) Sara Kofman – Advocacy Manager (Home office) Quardricos Driskell – Health Policy Manager (Alexandria office) Patrick Stone – State Government Relations Manager (Alexandria office)

Flares & Fixes

Barriers to Care – “The Chutes” Choosing insurance coverage High out-of-pocket costs Frustrating and confusing insurance policies Treatments denials Yearly insurance coverage changes

Resources to Help – “The Ladders” Get the right coverage – Financial assistance resources (see handout) Overcome treatment denials Become your own best advocate Medicare resources

NPF Efforts Working to lower out-of-pocket costs State legislation to change insurance barriers & bring new treatments to market Advocating with volunteers like YOU!

Final Words... Don’t give up; there are options. The NPF is here to help…reach out. Advocate for yourself and others!