Ever wonder how a bill winds its way from a proposed bill, through both houses of the General Assembly to enacted legislation? Committees are the answer -- and where much of the debate about any bill take place. Join us to learn more about the process as we hear from State Senator Ghazala F. Hashmi and Delegate Roxann Robinson - key committee members that work on issues that affect our community.
Join VHF & HACA for a virtual advocacy education program on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our traditional date for our annual advocacy day. This program will focus on the 2022 General Assembly. Join in and hear details from advocacy consultant, Becky Bowers-Lanier, about proposed legislation of interest to the bleeding disorders community, its partners and other stakeholders. You will also learn more about the VHF/HACA legislative updates that will occur weekly via zoom during the 2022 General Assembly session and how you might be able to get more involved.
Get your insurance questions answered and learn more about the changes with Medicare eligibility and Medigap enrollment, prior authorizations, and additional protections under the Build Back Better infrastructure bill.
VHF’s Annual Meeting brings together the inherited bleeding disorder community to share information on a wide variety of topics and it is a great opportunity for networking and support for individuals and families.
Annual Meeting Highlights Include: Sessions on advocacy, aging with a bleeding disorder, mental health, musculoskeletal ultrasound and more; Lyman Fisher Scholarship recognition; VHF chapter updates; on-site children and teen programming with Camp Holiday Trails; and on-site childcare for 5 and under.
Join YOUR Virginia bleeding disorders community and Unite For Bleeding Disorders! REGISTER TODAY to help us raise $35,000! Every dollar raised for Unite For Bleeding Disorders stays 100% local to VHF and goes toward supporting our many educational events, advocacy efforts, and community programs.