Patient Pocket Protector Coalition

The Patient Pocket Protector Coalition brings together a diverse group of chronic illness stakeholders to form a unified coalition for political action.

[Diabetes PAC @DiabetesPAC]

Don't let these rules go into effect without a fight.

BEFORE SEPTEMBER 12: Read more and submit our pre-written letter to your two Senators, Representative, and the DOE here.

https://t.co/gJ5RIZL0e1

[Diabetes PAC @DiabetesPAC]

Cuts to Medicaid pose a threat to the entire diabetes community. Take action by signing our petition, sharing your story, and passing along this message to others.

TAKE ACTION: Sign our petition here.
https://t.co/CAwL5UM9Y8

[Diabetes PAC @DiabetesPAC]

Hurricane Milton is expected to hit Florida this week. If you have diabetes, it is important to take all of the precautionary measures that you can. DPAC has compiled all of our tips and guidance for natural disasters with diabetes here:

[Patient Pocket Protector Coalition @PatientPocket]

Thank you for your work @cindyfriedmanMA @repjohnlawn - please include PBM rebate reform in your healthcare priorities this session.

[Diabetes PAC @DiabetesPAC]

LOWER OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS IN MA

@repjohnlawn @repfrankmoran @jay_barrows @cindyfriedmanMA @johncronin_MA @senbrucetarr are meeting in conference committee to determine final language for H4910 & S2520 by WED.

Take 1 min to protect patients' pockets:
https://t.co/Fip1yOBEKs

[Diabetes PAC @DiabetesPAC]

MA legislators @repjohnlawn @repfrankmoran @jay_barrows @cindyfriedmanMA @johncronin_MA @senbrucetarr are meeting in conference committee to determine final language for H4910 & S2520 by WED.

Take 1 minute to protect patients' pockets in MA:
https://t.co/Fip1yOBEKs

[Patient Pocket Protector Coalition @PatientPocket]

The fight for patient-centered healthcare continues! We joined @PatientsNotPBM to call for #PBM reforms at the MA State House today. Let's make a change together.

Read our joint letter here: https://t.co/suOYbPZDXl #PBMReform #PatientsFirst #mapoli

[Patient Pocket Protector Coalition @PatientPocket]

📢 Join @PatientsNotPBM for a press conference urging #PBMReform on June 26 at 11 AM at the Massachusetts State House! 🏛️ Let's fight for transparency and affordable treatments. Your support is crucial! 💊

📍 Massachusetts State House, Front Steps
🗓 June 26
🕚 11:00 AM

[Diabetes PAC @DiabetesPAC]

@Usher made a surprise appearance on Capitol Hill yesterday to advocate for the #accessibility for type 1 diabetes screening.

Read more here:
https://t.co/tjXYKOjwkI

And learn more about getting screened here:
https://t.co/gO3KdtK0Z9

[Patient Pocket Protector Coalition @PatientPocket]

MICHIGAN: Click on the link below to sign our letter of support to legislative members urging them to pass this important piece of legislation!

https://t.co/TOfZoMq4w8

[Diabetes PAC @DiabetesPAC]

A big thank you goes to @SenatorRJackson and @TheRealLatriceW, who participated in the event and sponsored bills S2393 and A1962, which aim to place #patientsoverprofits.

[Diabetes PAC @DiabetesPAC]

This week, DPAC COO Erin Callahan moderated a roundtable in Albany, NY focused on health equity and the importance of prescription affordability through PBM rebate reform. Our partners from @NAMINEWYORK @GHLForg & @raininc1964 joined the conversation on behalf of @PatientPocket.

[Patient Pocket Protector Coalition @PatientPocket]

UPDATE: THANK YOU to all representatives for passing SB347 favorably out of committee today!

[Diabetes PAC @DiabetesPAC]

We urge the Senate Insurance Committee to vote in support of SB347 today to lower prescription costs for Louisianans! @BethMizell @Rallain3 @TalbotforLA @BarrowRegina @RoyceDuplessis @RickEdmondsLA @FranklinJFoil @RepAlanSeabaugh

[Patient Pocket Protector Coalition @PatientPocket]

Chair Talbot, Vice Chair Bass, and esteemed members of the Senate Insurance Committee: SB347 would lower out-of-pocket prescription costs for Louisianans. Please prioritize #patientsoverprofits with a favorable vote on SB347.

Thank you Senator @Jimmy4nola for sponsoring SB347!

[Diabetes PAC @DiabetesPAC]

DPAC Champion Kim Koleber presented to the Oklahoma Diabetes Caucus on the importance of lowering patients’ prescription costs through PBM rebate reform. Thank you for your advocacy, Kim - we couldn’t do this important work without you!

[Diabetes PAC @DiabetesPAC]

DPAC staff members Erin Callahan and Sarah Wood, alongside DPAC advocate Joshan Bajaj, testified today in Maryland in favor of SB1019 to reduce medication costs for patients at the pharmacy counter.

[Diabetes Leadership Council @DiabetesLeaders]

President Biden wants to expand the existing $35 out-of-pocket insulin cap beyond Medicare enrollees. During his State of the Union address, he called for this cap to apply to “every American who needs it.” #ICYMI #SOTU

[Patient Pocket Protector Coalition @PatientPocket]

@MaineHouseDems and @MaineHouseGOP: Support LD1165 TOMORROW and put patients over profits.

[Patient Pocket Protector Coalition @PatientPocket]

@MaineHouseDems and @MaineHouseGOP: Support LD1165 TOMORROW and put patients over profits.

[Patient Pocket Protector Coalition @PatientPocket]

VIRGINIANS:
HB1041 is scheduled for a vote TOMORROW, February 6, and your legislators need to hear from you! This bill would lower prescription costs for thousands.
Click this link TODAY to send our letter to committee members & don't forget to share!

https://t.co/2V4KUls86W

[Patient Pocket Protector Coalition @PatientPocket]

Sen. Bailey, Rep. Perry, & members of HCFIS committee: LD1165 would lower out-of-pocket prescription costs for thousands of Mainers. Please prioritize patients over profits with a favorable vote on LD1165! Thank you Rep. Craven for sponsoring this critical piece of legislation.