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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:

Missouri

Advocacy & General Resources:

Am I registered & Where do I vote?

Who are my state representative and state senator?

Register to vote!

How a bill becomes law


Government Programs:

> Medicare
 
> Medicaid: “MO HealthNet” 
 
> Prescription Drug Plans
   National MS Society Resource
   Missouri State Resource 
 
> Social Security Disability

> Veterans Affairs Benefits
   Federal
   Missouri
 

Illinois

Advocacy & General Resources:

Am I registered & Where do I vote?

Who are my state representative and state senator? (select “By Address” tab)

Register to vote!

How a bill becomes law


Government Programs:

> Medicare

> Medicaid: “Illinois Department of Health &  Family Services”

> Prescription Drug Plans
   National MS Society Resource
   Illinois State Resource
 
> Social Security Disability

> Veterans Affairs Benefits
   Federal
   Illinois


If you’re having trouble getting what you need from a government program or other service, 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.

 

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