News from NORD

NORD Submits Letter to Congress on Pre-Existing Conditions


 

In its efforts to protect health care coverage of patients with rare diseases, NORD has submitted a letter to Congress emphasizing the importance of health insurance protection for patients with rare diseases in any legislation drafted to replace the Affordable Care Act.

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