Join us for Maryland Advocacy Day in Annapolis on February 18, 2010, where we will be meeting with legislators to advocate the issues that are most important to those living with MS.
We believe that all Marylanders have the right to:
- Quality and Comprehensive medical care and health insurance.
- Well researched and up-to-date treatments and therapies for chronic conditions.
- Support for individuals who are able to live at home and participate in their communities.
Our priority issues for 2010 include:
- Secure $15 million in stem cell research funding in the state's operating budget.
- Eliminate the specialty tier prescription drug category which enables insurance companies to charge 20-33% of a disease modifying drugs total cost each time a person purchases a drug.
- Advocate for Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy Maintenance Services for individuals with MS.
- Advocate for improved home and community based services for poeple with MS, such as accessible transportation, which keep people living in their homes and communities.
- Secure state funding of the programs that people with MS have an interest in, such as MHIP, Medicaid expansion, Stem Cell funding and other community based services.