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  • 2023 State Legislation
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    • Step Therapy
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  • RAre News Flash
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Welcome to MarylandRARE

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Bringing advocacy into action to effect change & improve the quality of life for the Rare Disease Community in Maryland.

Maryland RARE Action Alerts

RDAC - Rare Disease Advisory Council

Prior Authorization/Step Therapy - Protect Patients and Physicians

Prior Authorization/Step Therapy - Protect Patients and Physicians

SB0188/HB0302


The Maryland House Health and Government Operations Committee is currently considering House Bill 302, which would create a Rare Disease Advisory Council in Maryland.

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Prior Authorization/Step Therapy - Protect Patients and Physicians

Prior Authorization/Step Therapy - Protect Patients and Physicians

Prior Authorization/Step Therapy - Protect Patients and Physicians

SB0515/HB0785 and SB030/HB0305 (2 for 1!)

Prior Authorization and Step Therapy policies (known as utilization review) used by the insurance carriers are increasingly hurting patients and overburdening physician offices.


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Genetic Testing Protection Act of 2023

Prior Authorization/Step Therapy - Protect Patients and Physicians

Genetic Testing Protection Act of 2023

SB0212/HB0155


Prohibitions on Disability, Life, and Long-Term Care Insurance and Educational Materials.




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News Flash

Maryland State Report Card - 2023


In 2015, NORD launched its State Report Card project with a goal of evaluating how effectively states are serving people with rare diseases. 


NORD hopes the State Report Card can serve as a tool for patients, advocates, and policymakers as they strive to advocate for state policies to best serve the needs of the rare disease community.


How did Maryland Do?

A Bill for the Establishment of a RDAC - Rare Disease Advisory Council has been introduced in the General Assembly Public Health


Public Health - Rare Disease Advisory Council HB0302 (SB0188)


In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m.


Establishing the Rare Disease Advisory Council to study and make recommendations on matters relating to individuals with rare diseases in the State;


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On May 12, 2022, Gov. Larry Hogan signed the much-needed RUSP alignment bills, HB 109 (Shetty) and SB 242 (Hershey), for the state of Maryland.

Championed by EveryLife Foundation, Maryland is now the tenth state to pass such historic legislation. However, it would not have been possible without the support and dedication of our own rare advocates such as Jennifer Payne and Claudia Fennel and others, who provided riveting testimony during the hearings. Thank you everyone for your advocacy and support. To learn about this ground breaking moment, click the following link:

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Upcoming - Rare Community - Events/ Webinars/Meetings

Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower 
Baltimore

RDLA (Rare Disease Legislative Advocacy) - Monthly Meetings

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RARE Disease Week on Capitol Hill - 2023

FEBRUARY 28TH – MARCH 2ND, 2023

Now in its 12th year, Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill empowers and inspires hundreds of advocates each year. The connections you make during the week will impact rare disease patients for generations to come.

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RARE Drug Development Symposium 2023: Collaborate: Go Farther, Together

May 1-3, 2023 - Philadelphia, PA

Collaboration is the foundation of success in rare disease research.  Knowing who to work with, what strategies to use, and how to prepare for discussions can help you overcome barriers posed by small populations and limited funding.

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Living Rare, Living Stronger Patient and Family Forum

May 6, 2023 - Washington, D.C.

Bringing the rare disease community together in our nation’s capital for a day of learning, networking and fun! Join others to learn more about living your best life while navigating your rare disease journey.

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2023 RARE Patient Advocacy Summit

September 19, 2023 – September 20, 2023  - San Diego, CA

Each year, Global Genes convenes one of the world’s largest gatherings of rare disease patients, caregivers, advocates, healthcare professionals, researchers, partners, and allies at the RARE Patient Advocacy Summit.

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Rare Community - Grants & Scholarships

Scholarship for Survivors

PAF - program offering educational scholarships to students who have suffered (or are suffering) from cancer or a chronic illness. For students who have, despite their diagnosis, excelled academically, served the community, and desire to pursue a secondary education.


Academic Year 2023-2024 will open October 14, 2022.

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RARE Belonging

Rare Belonging is a unifying marquee for a suite of funding priorities designed to benefit people affected by one of the over 7,000 rare diseases identified on the Genetic Alliance and Global Genes’ RARE list (Rare Disease), including patients, their families, and caregivers. Rare Belonging seeks to help the rare disease community cope with isolation, attain education and job skills support, and help alleviate economic burdens.


Ongoing

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MarylandRARE

Our Community

There are roughly three quarter of a million Marylanders living with a rare disease, half are children.


Standing by our mission, we provide our members the opportunity to meet and turn lived experiences into action.

 

The Three I’s of MarylandRARE: 

  • Increasing rare disease awareness
  • Influencing public health policy outcomes
  • Impacting health care deliverables and research discovery

Our Mission

MarylandRARE - (Research, Advocate, Resource & Educate) is a diverse coalition of rare disease community stakeholders. 


Brought together by lived experiences, this coalition of rare disease patients and caregivers, are working to bridge the gap regarding understanding, information, and resources that lead to systemic change at the local, state, and federal levels of government.

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