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In Case You Missed It! – November 2022
If you’ve missed any of the latest news we’ve shared through our social media this month, don’t worry! Get up to date with this edition of “In Case You Missed It!” Two ways you can support the Hypersomnia Foundation this holiday season... read >
In Case You Missed It! – October 2022
If you’ve missed any of the latest news we’ve shared through our social media this month, don’t worry! Get up to date with this edition of “In Case You Missed It!” Save the date for the HF 2023 #BeyondSleepy conference in Indianapolis!... read >
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 idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) and related disorders. Most of the emails we receive ask how and where to find this medication. In response, we have researched... 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
See our Disability and Insurance web page for updated content—to learn more about finding insurance and filing claims successfully in order to access the treatments you need at an affordable price or set up a disability income stream if you can no... read >