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 is pleased to offer travel grants to attend national meetings. National meetings enable our community to come together and exchange information on a wide variety of topics, from the basics of diagnosis to the most relevant developments in treatment and technology. I
Join VHF, HTC staff and mentor families for a virtual program for new families! This program is designed to support families of infants and young children with inherited bleeding disorders with community connection and education. The topic will be: Ages and Stages: Early Childhood with Juliana S. Bloom, Ph.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist.