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Join the Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition to help keep policymakers’ attention on people with diabetes. #WeAreDPAC

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BROWN BAG WEBINAR: "Health Insurance and Diabetes: What You Need to Know" Full video of today's Brown Bag is available at the link below!
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Help us advocate for expanded Medicare CGM coverage! Take action today by sending a pre-written letter to CMS and Congress: diabetespatientadvocacycoali…
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THIS FRIDAY: Join us for a practical guide to navigating health insurance with diabetes, in advance of open enrollment. Register now here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Find more information, helpful links, and health insurance resources at diabetespac.org/resources, and register for our webinar on 10/23: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Your voice could help expand access to islet cell transplantation for people with type 1 diabetes! BY NOVEMBER 9: Submit our pre-written letter here - with an option to insert your own story for more personal impact: diabetespatientadvocacycoali…
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Open enrollment season is coming up for health insurance plans, and we want you to be prepared! Join us on Friday, Oct. 23 for a practical guide to navigating health insurance. Register now here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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If you or someone you love is uninsured, there are resources that may help you continue accessing your medications and supplies. Find more resources and links in our “What To Do When You Lose Health Insurance Coverage” guide at diabetespac.org/resources.
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Yesterday, we submitted a letter with @DiabetesLeaders, @DiabetesPAC, and 9 other groups urging Congress to block or delay inclusion of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps in the Medicare competitive bidding program. Read the letter: bit.ly/4zzwENg
The image contains the American Diabetes Association logo and a statement expressing concern about CMS applying competitive bidding to CGMs and insulin pumps, highlighting potential challenges for Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes and their healthcare professionals.

ALT The image contains the American Diabetes Association logo and a statement expressing concern about CMS applying competitive bidding to CGMs and insulin pumps, highlighting potential challenges for Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes and their healthcare professionals.

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12 organizations led by @DiabetesLeaders and DPAC signed on to a letter urging Congress to delay the competitive bidding program for CGMs and insulin pumps — until CMS can ensure that the changes will NOT disrupt patient access. Full press release: bit.ly/3UsaRbd
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When Sara Morris first considered becoming a DPAC Champion, even the word Champion felt intimidating. Today, Sara describes DPAC Champions as a group of passionate, empathetic people who have helped her feel less alone and more empowered in both her care and her advocacy.
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Open Enrollment season is almost here. For people with diabetes, it’s an important opportunity to review your coverage. @GtownCHIR has additional resources, including state-specific enrollment information: georgetown.app.box.com/v/dia…
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For more tips for navigating health insurance with diabetes before open enrollment period starts, join us for our upcoming webinar: "Health Insurance and Diabetes: What You Need to Know," Register now for the 10/23 webinar here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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What’s the difference between a deductible, premium, copay, coinsurance, and formulary? We’re breaking down five common health insurance terms and what they mean. Save this post for the next time you’re comparing plans, reviewing a bill, or trying to make sense of your coverage.
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Remember our breakdown of how the federal government gets funded? Here’s what happens when Congress doesn’t finish that process before the new fiscal year begins. Swipe through for what the CR means, why it matters for diabetes, and what comes next.
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House Version of INSULIN Act Introduced (Slide 2): Ask your Representative to become a cosponsor: diabetespatientadvocacycoali… Expanding CGM Coverage for T2D (Slide 4): Send a letter to CMS and Congress calling attention to outdated CGM guidelines: diabetespac.org/act-now
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Open enrollment season is coming up for health insurance plans, and we want you to be prepared! Join us on Friday, Oct. 23 for a practical guide to navigating health insurance. Register now here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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How does Congress keep the government running, and why should we care? Stay tuned for part 2 later this week, when we’ll break down continuing resolutions (CRs) and what happens when Congress doesn’t pass its funding bills on time.
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DPAC Chief Operating Officer Erin Callahan and diabetes advocate Don Hannaford highlighted why people with diabetes are more likely to experience chronic pain – and worked to advance two bills: The Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act and The Relief of Chronic Pain Act.
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We're hiring! Please send in applications through our LinkedIn posting: linkedin.com/jobs/view/44704…
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You can find our Legislator Lookup tool here: diabetespatientadvocacycoali… If you haven't already, send our pre-written letter to your House representatives asking them to support the INSULIN Act: diabetespatientadvocacycoali…
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