Advocacy

Advocacy Updates: Protect Medicaid

Michigan Advocacy Update The House Energy and Commerce Committee is slated to begin their debate on a budget reconciliation process, which aims to cut $880 billion in spending from programs within its jurisdiction, most notably, Medicaid. These reductions to healthcare coverage will primarily impact people who rely on Medicaid as well as states that also […]

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Advocacy Updates: Protect Critical Health Care Programs

Michigan Advocacy Update On April 1, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) sent termination notices to an estimated 10,000 employees, carrying out its previously announced plan to reduce staff and reorganize its divisions. One of the many HHS offices that was impacted was the Division of Blood Disorders and Public Health Genomics

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August 14, 2025

Advocacy Webinar: Disclosing Your Diagnosis

Join us for an Advocacy webinar to discuss disclosing your diagnosis. REGISTRATION COMING SOON Speaker: information to come. HFM will treat attendees to dinner during this educational program.  Order carryout or delivery and send a photo of your itemized receipt to Laura at lolson@hfmich.org. You will be reimbursed for your meal (up to $30 per family).

August 14, 2025

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Advocacy Updates: Patient Advocate Spotlight

Michigan Advocacy Update   Patient Advocate Spotlight Throughout the year, HFM and the Michigan All Copays Count Coalition have been working to raise awareness of the issue of copay accumulators and increase public pressure for legislative action. We are proud to share that one of HFM’s advocates, Ken Martin published a piece at the beginning of

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May 13, 2025

Youth Advocacy Webinar: How to Talk with Your Elected Officials

Join us for a Youth Advocacy Webinar: How to Talk with Your Elected Officials to learn about how to discuss issues you’re passionate about. Decision-makers want to hear from their constituents and know what matters to them. In this interactive session, we will discuss how to communicate with elected officials and ensure that they understand

May 13, 2025

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State of the State: General Elections

Elected officials have a direct impact on the lives of Michiganders with bleeding disorders. Join us as we discuss the general election results and how the changes may impact Michiganders and our policy priorities in 2025. REGISTER Speaker: information to come. HFM will treat attendees to dinner during this educational program.  Order carryout or delivery

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