Arthritis Advocacy

If you have political pull in the States or if you are a registered voter, please please please advocate for kids who have arthritis.  As an ex-pat, my family has good medical insurance because the company wants to keep us here.  I shudder in fear what that would mean for my daughter if that situation changed. 

I just learned that IF I was living in the States under 'good' US based health insurance, my daughter's meds if she starts on a biologic drug, could cost upwards of 30% of $2000US/month.  That's around $600/month WITH good health insurance.  Now, do I really know what our actual situation would be should we ever move to the States, not a clue.  But, for many families these costs are crippling.  And if the kids don't take the drugs than the kids would be crippled.

http://www.biocenturytv.com/player/1576037741001/1575734700001  Excellent little video explaining the difference in the States between a co-pay and co-insurance and what this can mean for someone with a chronic condition like rheumatoid arthritis. 

http://www.biocenturytv.com/player/1576037741001/1575734699001 Further explanation. 

We need more research and kids need good access to these very expensive but potentially life changing drugs. 

Peace.