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2 articles matching "health insurance"

AdvocacyRSS2 days ago

Navigating disability benefits for muscular dystrophy

When muscular dystrophy makes it hard to work, you may qualify for disability benefits that provide money and health insurance. This article explains how to navigate the process of getting these public benefits so you don't lose financial stability. Understanding your options can help you manage living with MD while keeping some independence.

WHY IT MATTERSPeople with muscular dystrophy who can no longer work need to know how to access disability benefits and medical coverage to avoid financial hardship during disease progression.
💬 Ask your doctorMuscular DystrophyRead →
ResearchPUBMED3 days ago

Can German Health Insurance Claims Data Fill Information Gaps in Rare Chronic Diseases: Use Case of Haemophilia A.

Researchers in Germany studied health insurance records from 2017-2019 to understand how hemophilia A (a bleeding disorder) affects patients and how much it costs to treat. They found 257 patients with hemophilia A and grouped them by severity—mild, moderate, or severe—based on how much clotting medicine they needed. This study shows that insurance data can help doctors and researchers learn more about rare diseases like hemophilia A.

WHY IT MATTERSIf you have hemophilia A in Germany, this research demonstrates that your health insurance claims data can be used to better understand disease patterns, treatment costs, and care gaps—potentially leading to improved healthcare planning and resource allocation for your condition.
Good to knowHemophilia ARead →

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