According to the CDC, about 220,000 children under 18 in the United States have arthritis — a group of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that cause joint pain, swelling, and stiffness in kids and teens. The good news is that today’s medications can control the disease and protect growing joints. The challenge is juvenile arthritis medication costs: many of the most effective treatments are specialty biologics that can carry very high price tags. This Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the treatments used and, more importantly, the programs that help families afford them. Understanding juvenile arthritis Juvenile arthritis isn’t a single […]