We are thrilled to introduce two of the voices leading our discussion at the June 10th Policy Consortium. Our speakers bring a powerful blend of professional expertise and lived experience to the table: Hear her story 🔗 lnkd.in/eGRYibzK

Registration is now live for the next NPAF Policy Consortium! 📅 Date: June 10, 2026 ⏱️ Time: 4:00 PM ET 🔗 www.npaf.org/events/june-... #PolicyConsortium #NeedsNavigation #PatientAdvocacy

This National Volunteer Week, we’re going behind the scenes with Mariam, a powerhouse member of our Volunteer Media Working Group! Let’s keep building a healthcare system that works for all of us. 👉 linktr.ee/NPAF youtube.com/shorts/LCy8Z...

As we gear up for National Volunteer Week, what motivates you in your advocacy? Take action using this link: national-patient-advocate-foundation.boast.io/form/why-vol... #NationalVolunteerWeek #PatientAdvocacy #Voices4Change

Melanie’s journey is a call to recognize that "tenderness is labor" and that true health equity requires an infrastructure designed to support the whole person. 🔗 Read the full post here: linktr.ee/NPAF #HealthcareLeadership #PatientAdvocacy #CareCoordination #NeedsNavigation #CaregiverSupport

A new @aarp.org report reveals that the 59 million family caregivers in the U.S. provide a staggering $1.01 trillion in unpaid care every year. That is more than the entire nation spends on Medicaid. Read the full AARP 2026 Update here: www.aarp.org/pri/topics/l... Stay connected: linktr.ee/NPAF

Shift Happens—but how is it affecting your healthcare? Watch here: youtu.be/NYMVVqDow60 Stay connected by following us on all platforms here: linktr.ee/NPAF #HealthcareCosts #PatientVoice #CommunitySupport #PolicyConsortium @janetmarx.bsky.social

@janetmarx.bsky.social will be a guest speaker at Shift Happens: How Rising Costs Are Reshaping Access to Care March 18, 2026 | 3:00 PM Register here: act.npaf.org/a/march26-po...

After her premium increased, one patient told us she stopped filling a maintenance prescription so she could keep her coverage. On March 18, we bring these stories and the data behind them to the forefront. Register now: bit.ly/4ricT94

NPAF wants to lift up the real stories behind these decisions and share them where they can drive meaningful change. If you are comfortable, we invite you to share your story here: bit.ly/4aZDCl1 #Voices4Change

We’re celebrating #NationalCaregiversDay by honoring leadership and lived experience shaping the future of care. Rebecca Kirch joins the ASCENT Consortium as an advisor, and NPAF volunteers will serve on the LEAP panel to elevate patient and caregiver voices nationwide. #FeelGoodFriday

Shift Happens: How Rising Costs Are Reshaping Access to Care March 18, 2026 Rising healthcare costs are forcing patients and families into impossible choices. NONE OF US can afford to lose health insurance coverage. Register here: bit.ly/4ricT94

Advocacy is love in action. ❤️ Volunteering with NPAF is a meaningful way to turn compassion into action and be part of a community working for change. If you’re ready to put your heart into advocacy, join us. Volunteer with NPAF: www.npaf.org/get-involved/ Because love shows up.

New polling from KFF confirms what patients nationwide already know: health care costs are now the public's top economic worry. Share your story to help drive change: national-patient-advocate-foundation.boast.io/form/financi... Read the full KFF poll: www.kff.org/public-opini... #Voices4Change

Big conversations on costs, coverage, and access are coming in 2026, and now is the time to save the dates! 📅 Add these dates to your calendar. 🔔 Follow National Patient Advocate Foundation here on Bskyfor updates. 📰 Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed and involved: bit.ly/49TDpPP

Last year, NPAF shared Adrian's story through his mother and NPAF volunteer, Christi. This week, she met with Senator Tim Kaine to advocate for families like hers. Today's incredible news: Adrian has had his tracheostomy removed after 973 days! #FeelGoodFriday #Voices4Change

Volunteer here: www.npaf.org/get-involved/

How have the costs of healthcare affected the choices you make in your everyday life? Share your story: national-patient-advocate-foundation.boast.io/form/financi...

Out-of-pocket spending — which doesn’t include how much people pay towards premiums — increased in 2024, averaging $1,632 per capita. See how the total out-of-pocket spending per capita compares over time adjusted for inflation to 2024: https://on.kff.org/4r7rQKA

NPAF was thrilled to host Senator Tim Kaine and his team at PAF headquarters today for a candid and meaningful conversation about the rapidly changing health policy landscape. Read More here www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-...

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On MLK Day, this question calls us back to the heart of his vision: a Beloved Community where our connections become a force for justice, care, and belonging. #MLKDayOfService

For many, working in patient advocacy is a calling. And that’s true for NPAF’s EVP, Rebecca Kirch. Watch: youtube.com/shorts/HFAcS...

How has financial hardship hurt you or a loved ones’ health? Share your story: ow.ly/NmgL50WaurR Share far and wide, raise every voice. 🌟

We recently heard from @janetmarx.bsky.social . Her words are a powerful reminder of what medical hardship looks like in real life. Share your story about your coverage concerns: national-patient-advocate-foundation.boast.io/form/financi... #PatientAdvocacy #Voices4Change #NPAF

We recently received this message from Katherine, an advocate in Tucson, Arizona. Her words right now: “My Healthcare Marketplace plan, exact same plan, went up 34% this year. WHY??? What on earth could justify that? Make your voice heard and urge Congress to act now: bit.ly/3KTdMoA

From all of us at the National Patient Advocate Foundation, we wish you a season filled with warmth, rest, and moments of connection. Thank you for being part of the NPAF community. We look forward to standing with you in the year ahead. With gratitude, The NPAF Team

In a new blog post, NPAF’ Volunteers Eileen Zhang and Emma Romano reflect on their experience using state Marketplace comparison tools to examine how premiums could change in 2026. Read the full blog post: www.npaf.org/blogs/reflec... #NPAF #GetCareGetCovered

None of us can afford to lose healthcare coverage. Members of NPAF’s Volunteer Media Working Group, Emma Romano and Eileen Zheng, helped develop this post to illustrate how sharply health insurance premiums will rise across the country ... View full carousel: www.reddit.com/r/NPAF/comme...

💙NPAF ( National patient Advocate Foundation) is trying to bridge the gap by connecting people to resources to help with healthcare costs in America.💙As a Ambassador/Volunteer I’m spreading the message! They have helped me in the past! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙PLEASE SHARE!💙💙💙💙💙

Health care tax credits lower health insurance costs for more than 20 million people. They expire at the end of the year. If Congress doesn’t act now, premiums will more than double for millions of patients and families. Congress needs to act before it’s too late. #HealthNotHikes

None of us can afford to lose healthcare coverage. We are encouraged to see that more people are enrolling in ACA plans this year despite potential premium increases. #GetCareGetCovered #HealthNotHikes apnews.com/article/affo...

Turning 26 is an exciting milestone, but it can also mean losing eligibility for your parents’ health insurance. help you plan ahead, NPAF created “Don’t Lose Coverage at 26: 5 Smart Moves to Make Now.” Download here: www.npaf.org/resources/ti... #GetCareGetCovered #NeedsNavigation

It’s #GivingTuesday — and your gift today helps make healthcare work for all of us. Support patient voices, advocacy, and Needs Navigation today: www.npaf.org/actions/dona... #NeedsNavigation #NPAF #Voices4Change #HealthcarePolicy #PatientAdvocacy #WholePersonCare #Healthcare

This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for every volunteer, advocate, and supporter helping make healthcare work for all of us. Your voices matter. Your stories make change possible. Join our movement here: www.npaf.org/actions/sign... Give thanks, give back: www.npaf.org/actions/dona...

NPAF Volunteer Jen Barth shares how one hospital visit turned into an important reminder for all of us: caregivers need care, too. Her latest blog post reflects on what she learned about asking for help and the importance of community. Read here: www.npaf.org/blogs/checki... #PlugInToCare

Medicare Open Enrollment starts today! #GetCareGetCovered From October 15 through December 7, 2025, people with Medicare can review, compare, and make changes to their coverage for the year ahead.

Discover how you can help us expand our reach and educate communities about patient experiences, like financial hardship and the need for Needs Navigation. October 1st | 3-4 pm ET Register here: www.npaf.org/events/

Join @NA4Caregiving & @CancerCare for an interactive listening session exploring the financial challenges faced by cancer caregivers, from out-of-pocket costs to lost wages. Hear from experts, speak with other caregivers, and share your own story. Sept 29, 1-2:30PM ET bit.ly/4oG6mEl

Join us for Building Community in the Digital Space Learn how social media can spotlight financial hardship, connect advocates, and provide real tools for action. Register: www.npaf.org/events/ #NPAF #Webinar #PatientAdvocacy #FinancialHealth #SocialMedia #Community #Voices4Change

LinkedIn We’re proud to spotlight our latest blog post, Through Adversity, Advocacy Called My Name Read Julia’s story: www.npaf.org/blogs/throug...

Join us for Building Community in the Digital Space Learn how social media can spotlight financial hardship, connect advocates, and provide real tools for action. Register: www.npaf.org/events/ #NPAF #Webinar #PatientAdvocacy #FinancialHealth #SocialMedia #Community #Voices4Change

47 leading patient orgs are calling on House appropriators to protect robust federal funding for medical research in FY26, because cures can’t wait. Read the coalition letter + details: unitedforcures.org/47-leading-p... #MedicalResearch #Cures #Appropriations

Medicare beneficiaries spent 11% of their total per capita income on out-of-pocket health care costs, on average, but 1 in 4 beneficiaries spent at least 21% and 1 in 10 beneficiaries spent 39% or more. https://on.kff.org/4lL3R0S

Today we’re debuting the Needs Navigation Toolkit — a new resource designed to help advocates, patients, caregivers, and communities understand and act on the importance of Needs Navigation. Download the Toolkit here: www.npaf.org/resources/ne...

Starting Now!

Join us TODAY, at 3 PM ET, for a free webinar about Needs Navigation — hands-on support that helps people manage costs concerns by connecting them to the right resources. There’s still time to join us: www.npaf.org/events/ #NeedsNavigation #Voices4Change #CommunityHealth

Care isn’t just about doctors and medicine... Needs Navigation connects patients to the resources they need right in their own communities. Join us tomorrow to learn how to talk about this important support: 🗓 August 21 | 3–4 PM ET | Free Webinar (Zoom) Register now:https://www.npaf.org/events/

Karla Alvarado of BSWH Community Care Clinics reminded us: “Whether someone is called an advocate, a navigator, or a community health worker, the goal is the same. People need someone by their side who understands both the medical system and their personal reality.” Read More: ow.ly/YuEO50WHRk1

Right now, Medicaid is at risk. We need your help protect it. Check out: Medicaid 101: What You Need to Know Learn the facts. Share it with your networks Watch now: youtu.be/yRgxXzmXsjg #MedicaidDayOfAction #ProtectMedicaid #NPAF

How to Talk About Needs Navigation and Why It Matters August 21 3–4 PM ET Free Webinar ow.ly/Po7K50Wu83E #NeedsNavigation #Voices4Change #Healthcare