March 23rd marked ten years since the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law. The ACA was a game-changer for people with pre-existing conditions, including breast cancer patients and survivors, because it bars health insurance companies from denying coverage based on health status. The ACA also allowed for Medicaid expansion here…
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While we are working remotely, we’re still here to help. Virginians affected by breast cancer are our priority, and we know this is a challenging time. Please know that we continue to work for you. We are still updating our website resources, sharing information on Facebook, capturing the latest research news on Twitter, and blogging. …
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Last weekend, the Virginia General Assembly wrapped up its work on legislation for the 2020 session. Legislators will convene later this week for a final budget session, and again in April for the Governor’s veto session. We are happy to report that several of VBCF’s priority bills were passed this session! The list includes: Ending…
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“I became a breast cancer advocate when I listened to women at my support group meetings explain that due to financial need, they had to continue working through chemo treatments…I was appalled! Having been through chemo myself, I don’t know how they were lucid enough to continue working. Today, I had the opportunity to advocate,…
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Join VBCF and fellow volunteer advocates for the 2020 Virginia State Breast Cancer Advocacy Day on Thursday, February 13, 2020. With many newly elected members and Democrats in control for the first time in over two decades, this year’s General Assembly session promises to be a very interesting one! If you have never been to…
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VBCF monitors both state and national legislation related to breast cancer. As you may know, this year, one of our top priorities is working with the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) to advocate for passage of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. VBCF is also tracking several other pieces of federal legislation working…
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As you know, VBCF is working with the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) to enact federal legislation that would waive the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility and the 5-month waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits for individuals with metastatic breast cancer. As of July 26th, not one of Virginia’s US Senators or Members of Congress have…
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VBCF is working with the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) to enact federal legislation that would waive the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility and the 5-month waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits for individuals with metastatic breast cancer. The median life expectancy for patients with metastatic breast cancer is just 26 months, so these…
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VBCF is working with the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) to enact federal legislation that would waive the 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility and the 5-month waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits for individuals with metastatic breast cancer. The median life expectancy for patients with metastatic breast cancer is just 26 months,…
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