For Employers and Other Health Plan Purchasers

For Your Employees with Allergies & Asthma

Modern treatments for allergies and asthma can reduce or eliminate symptoms, resulting in better outcomes at less cost for employers and insurers. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) recently issued a Consumer Checklist to help allergy and asthma patients select a health care plan that will provide the highest standards of care for disease diagnosis and treatment.

Incidence of Allergies/Asthma

More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergic diseases. Nearly 27 million will be diagnosed with asthma at some time during their lives. A recent nationwide survey found that more than half (55 percent) of all U.S. citizens test positive for allergies to one or more substances in their environment. Allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic disease and account for $18 billion in health care costs each year. Check out what the experts say a health benefits plan should offer for the best allergy and asthma care, and how it can lower costs.

Access to Care: The ACAAI Connections to Care Campaign

About the Consumer Checklist

Access to a Specialist

Ongoing Access

Diagnostic Tests

Prescription Medications

Immunotherapy and Anti-IgE

Requirements for Prior Authorization

Affordability