Many people living with MS rely on government programs - for access to health care, disability benefits, and other services. The National MS Society and MS activists nationwide work to ensure those services are beneficial, accessible, and fair. Our efforts focus on the following programs:
- Medicare
- Medicaid and Connecticut's state assistance programs for health care
- Connecticut Health Channel, a single source for information about private and public insurance options in Connecticut
- Prescription Drug Plans
- Medicare Savings Programs for low income Connecticut Medicare beneficiaries
- Social Security Disability
- Veterans Affairs Benefits
- Connecticut Association of Centers for Independent Living
- CHOICES - Connecticut's program for Health insurance assistance, Outreach, Information and referral, Counseling, and Eligibility Screening
- Connecticut Bureau of Rehabilitative Services
- Connect-ability
- Infoline, 211
If you're having trouble getting what you need from a government program or other community resource, check out our self advocacy tools. Self advocacy means speaking up for oneself. This includes all the basics about how to advocate for yourself, plus principles and practical tips to help you succeed.