Hope Charities Receives Favorable OIG Advisory Opinion To Expand Consumer Assistance Program For Federal Beneficiaries

Hope Charities, a nonprofit organization serving people with rare and chronic illnesses in the bleeding disorders community, said the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued Favorable Advisory Opinion No. 26-17 on its proposed consumer assistance arrangements.

The opinion addresses Hope Charities’ proposed assistance with copayments, coinsurance, and health insurance premiums for eligible beneficiaries of federal health care programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE. The assistance would be provided through independently administered, diagnosis-specific funds and subject to safeguards outlined in the opinion.

Founded in 2009, Hope Charities provides support and resources . . .