U.S. Policy Updates 2025: Medicare Cap, Drug Parity, Telehealth, and How Patients Can Get Involved

The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) ensures patients’ voices are heard in Washington and across the U.S. In this Advocacy Update, Danielle Doheny, IMF Director of Public Policy and Advocacy, shares the latest wins and priorities: from securing a Medicare $2,000 out-of-pocket cap starting in 2025, to advancing the Cancer Drug Parity Act for fair insurance coverage of oral vs IV therapies, and protecting access to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.

You’ll also learn how patients and care partners can get directly involved through IMF’s Advocacy Masterclass, email campaigns, or even traveling to DC during Blood Cancer Awareness Month. Whether you want to share your personal story, push for research funding, or fight insurance barriers like step therapy, this session shows how every patient and family can make an impact.

Key Takeaways
Major Legislative Wins & Priorities
Medicare Part D cap: $2,000 in 2025, estimated ~$2,100 in 2026.
Telehealth reform to protect patient access.
Cancer Drug Parity Act: equal coverage for oral and IV therapies
Advocacy to preserve Medicaid and ACA coverage from proposed cuts.
Why Advocacy Matters for Patients
IMF Advocacy Masterclass
How You Can Get Involved

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