Advocacy / representation Archives

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Low vision aids subsidy needed

August 20, 2010
Michelle Hauschild

The Macular Degeneration Foundation is advocating for national subsidy scheme for low vision aids and technology for people with low vision.

Medicare benefits for Avastin

February 26, 2010
Michelle Hauschild

Patients with wet macular degeneration (MD) who are receiving Avastin injections will again be entitled to a Medicare Rebate.

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Wet AMD campaign success

September 16, 2009
Michelle Hauschild

An advocacy campaign relating to the Extended Medicare Safety Net has been resolved positively for thousands of elderly Australians with wet AMD.

OCT funding denied

July 24, 2009
Michelle Hauschild

Many macular degeneration clients are affected by the decision not to fund OCT.

Avastin rebate change

January 13, 2009
Michelle Hauschild

New changes to Medicare mean a $200 rebate is no longer available for the administration of Avastin as a treatment for MD.

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Macular Disease Patient Charter

October 11, 2008
Michelle Hauschild

A Macular Disease Patient Charter has been developed.

Audio descriptive in media

June 20, 2008
Michelle Hauschild

MD Foundation has added its voice to the call for improved access to Audio Descriptive in the electronic media.

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Lucentis PBS listing

June 6, 2007
Michelle Hauschild

Macular Degeneration Foundation welcomed the decision to list the sight-saving treatment, Lucentis; on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

Interest: Advocacy / representation

Low vision aids subsidy needed

Medicare benefits for Avastin

Wet AMD campaign success

OCT funding denied

Avastin rebate change

Macular Disease Patient Charter

Audio descriptive in media

Lucentis PBS listing

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