Our mission is to improve the quality of life for BIPOC who are affected by IBD, Digestive Disorders and associated Chronic Illnesses; through Community, Research, Education, and Advocacy.

MD PDAB Bill Hearing

On February 4, 2025, Color of Gastrointestinal Illnesses sent a letter to the Maryland legislature expressing concerns about legislation being considered by the committees of jurisdiction to expand the work of the Prescription Drug Affordability Board.

While COGI has tried to engage in the Board’s process, we have found it to be difficult to navigate and have noticed that our input is not mentioned or considered at meetings. When patient access to treatment is on the line, we need to know our voices are heard. We want to see more, not less, protections for patients so that this Board’s decisions do not lead to adverse coverage decisions by payers. In our experience, when payers do not cover the drugs we need, they do not become more affordable – only less.

 

View our letter on SB357 and HB424 here.

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