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Election 2016: What Does this Mean for the Hydrocephalus Community?
The incoming Administration and Congressional Members will take office with new policy priorities. On healthcare, some will remain the same, while others will change.
The Candidates on Healthcare
It is important to know before you vote what each candidate’s position is on healthcare and how it will impact you and your family managing hydrocephalus.
Struggling to be Treated for Hydrocephalus
The Northern Virginia Daily reports on Tracy Barb, a Woodstock, Virginia, resident with hydrocephalus who is unable to afford treatment to install a live-saving shunt due to a lack of Medicaid providers in Virginia.
REMINDER: Medicare Open Enrollment Ends December 7th!
Every year Medicare has an open enrollment period; this year’s open enrollment runs from October 15 – December 7, 2012. This is the time when people eligible for Medicare services can compare plans and make sure they have the right health and prescription drug coverage, particularly individuals with disabilities and chronic conditions who could see increased benefits and lower costs with the new healthcare changes.