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Financial Strategies for Living with Myasthenia Gravis in the US: A Guide to Long-Term Planning
Liam Ball
January 16, 2025
Exclusive ReportFinancial Strategies for Living with Myasthenia Gravis in the US: A Guide to Long-Term PlanningAllMyHealth, the platform that supports rare disease communities, has written a report addressing the financial challenges faced by individuals with Myasthenia Gravis (MG) in the US. It offers strategies for long-term financial planning, including accessing support from specialized organizations, utilizing government benefits like SSDI, SSI, and Medicaid, and exploring private disability and life insurance options. The report also highlights the importance of budgeting, building an emergency fund, managing medical debt, and engaging in legal planning to protect assets. View the Full ReportThe report is available for free online on the AllMyHealth website. www.allmyhealth.io/report  |
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Latest ResearchRecent studies have explored innovative treatments for myasthenia gravis (MG) with promising results. Silvestri (2025) reported on the use of efgartigimod, an Fc receptor inhibitor, showing significant improvement in daily living activities for patients with generalized MG. This treatment also allowed for a reduction or discontinuation of other medications like prednisone. |