More Families Suffering Epinephrine “Sticker Shock” Due to High-Deductable Plans
The health exchanges created in response to the passage of the Affordable Care Act have been very helpful in helping more people get access to affordable health care. Many of the lower cost plans have high deductibles, often increasing the cost of EAIs for families managing life threatening allergies.
More Families Suffering Epinephrine “Sticker Shock” Due to High-Deductable Plans
With the new year, Neri was shocked to learn that a twin pack of the exact same epinephrine would cost her $600, meaning her out-of-pocket costs would balloon 20-fold to $2,400.
“It was a little embarrassing ...
People with Allergies Have to Be a Lot More Careful in 2023
While FASTER being the law of the land as of January 1, 2023, Lauren Harkawik details how food manufacturers are working against the intent of the Act by adding sesame to more foods and including it on all labels. While some grocers, restaurants and manufacturers are implementing FASTER correctly (nice job Whole Foods) many are using this work around that is endangering our community.
People With Allergies Have to Be a Lot More Careful in 2023
Order of Olive Garden Breadsticks, which now contain sesame
By Lauren Harkawik January 12, 2023
On January 1, the FASTER Act (which stands for F...
Study Finds People of Color Have More Food Allergies than White People
Like in other areas of our healthcare system where inequities are found, people of color have more food allergies. Jen Christensen of CNN writes of a study by Dr. Mahboobeh Mahdavinia and Dr. Ruchi Gupta that confirms that this is happening. The call for more research into why this is the case is key to remedying this situation.
Read the details here.
Study Finds People of Color Have More Food Allergies than White People
By Jen Christensen, CNNJune 14, 2023
People of color and those in lower income brackets seem to be disproportionately affected by food allergies, compared with people...