News, Stories and Updates From the World of Sleep
SomnusNooze Topics: Health Insurance
Our Struggle for Prescription Drug Coverage – 2019 Survey Results
Did you know? Coverage and cost barriers prevent 40% of people with IH from taking the medication prescribed by the doctor. And almost 72% of people with IH have had their prescribed medications initially denied by their insurance company. Your responses... read >
Please Tell Us Your Prescription Drug Story!
Ever had problems getting your insurance company to pay for your prescription medicines? Or ever had problems paying for your prescriptions? We’ve heard enough anecdotal stories to know that insurance coverage and the cost of prescription drugs can be a... read >
FAQs About Flumazenil Access
The Hypersomnia Foundation frequently receives questions about the use of flumazenil in treating IH and related disorders, especially here in the U.S. Most of the emails we receive ask how and where to find this medication. In response, we have... read >
Almost 26 or Older? Extended Health Insurance Coverage May Be Available
If you or your young adult is 25 years old, then decisions will need to be made before the age of 26 about securing health insurance. Some insurance plans allow the parent(s) of young adults with a disability (e.g., the diagnosis of IH) to request... read >
The Cost of Prescription Medications Has Risen by More Than 20% in the Past Year
Does the ever-spiraling cost of prescription drugs get you down? Do you sometimes have to choose between filling the prescriptions to treat your hypersomnia and paying your other bills? Or maybe you’re taking less than the full dose of your meds to try... read >